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Foreman suffered a fatal wound during a non-mine related firearm discharge event.

Employee was using a pipe wrench to seat a belt on the PS1 Shaker Pully, when the belt seated the pressure released and they smashed a hand between the wrench and a guard brace that was under the pully. This resulted in a laceration that required 13 stiches to close up. EE was given a prescription for antibiotic and placed on light duty until the stiches are removed in 10 days.

Emp was using a pry bar to keep a pump impellor from turning as they were replacing it. The impellor turned and EE's rt hand was caught between the pry bar and the pump housing causing a bruise to the top of EE's hand.

Mechanic was working on a track hoe and removing a tooth form the bucket. The tooth was stuck and they struck the tooth with a hammer and sliver of metal sheered off and struck them in the leg, causing a puncture to right leg.

Employee was using a utility knife to remove a zip tie from the grease line on a loader. The knife slipped and cause a laceration to the left arm of the employee requiring 2 stiches to close.

Employee was pulling a wrench, tightening a bolt on the pump at the plant and the wrench slipped causing EE to stumble. EE then fell onto right hand, cause a clean break to EE's right hand.

Technician was driving a track pin in because the track press didn't push it in all the way. While hitting the pin with a sledge hammer, a flake of metal flew off the pin and stuck in the Tech's left hand.

Using shoulder to rest pry bar on attempting to lift head pulley to place bearings, he strained his shoulder.

Attempt to remove stone from impeller vein. Applied more pressure to remove stone. Stone came loose and allowed hand to slip off screwdriver. Then small fifth finger struck impeller cover which was worn by sand and gravel to a razor sharp edge cutting employee's finger.

ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OUTER INSULATION OFF POWER SOURCE CABLE TO SPLICE WIRE TOGETHER FOR A LONGER CABLE TO REACH BATTERY, HE USED HIS PERSONAL POCKET KNIFE. HE CUT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER.

EE WAS PUTTING WATER LINE IN TO PLANT. HE ALLEGES BACK STRAIN WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS.