Miner was using a razor knife to cut belting material. Hand slipped and cut left index finger, requiring 11 stitches.
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Showing all 16While changing a bearing, Miner hit bearing race with a hammer and a piece of metal broke off, cut through EE's glove and lacerated the middle finger of right hand, requiring stitches.
Was cutting lacing out on a belt when the knife slipped and cut hand.
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IW was replacing bolts on a cyclone dewatering screen discharge lip. Employee was removing the bolts with a pry bar when the bar slipped. IW's hand slipped and hit the discharge lip cutting their thumb. They received 3 stitches.
Changing lowers on vsi, allen wrench slipped and the bolt head cut finger
Pounding wedges into place. Co worker missed wedge and sent a glancing blow on his lower back. Incorrect employee placement for job being performed.
Cutting a piece of belt for replacement and the knife slipped cutting his leg
moving a cutting edge. lacerated finger through glove
Working a pin into leg of crusher with hammer, pin flipped back and hit employee in eye.
Closing a valve witha wrench when slipped and smashed his finger between wrench and valve.
Changing a ripper tooth on a dozer, employee was pounding the tooth into place and a small piece broke off and hit him in the chest impaling him about 1/2 inch.
Replacing a belt, cutting along a template. Had to nail template to belt, missed and hit finger.
CUTTING EXCESS RUBBER FROM A POLY DECK SCREEN WHEN THE UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGER.
SHOVELING FELT PAIN IN WRIST