EE was trying to loosen & change a loader tooth with a sledge hammer when a piece of metal came loose & struck his abdomen.
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Showing all 5EE WAS CHANGING A LINER WHEN THE CHISEL HE WAS USING SLIPPED. HE JERKED BACK AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON AN OBJECT BEHIND HIM.
EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT LAGGING WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING THE KNIFE TO CUT HIS FOREARM.
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNWEDGE A STUCK ROCK IN THE JAW CRUSHER. THE WEDGE SLIPPED CAUSING IT TO FLY UP, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE.
EE WAS DOING REPAIRS ON EQUIPMENT WHEN HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT.