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Miner was removing a cap screw by holding a metal screw in right hand and a drilling hammer in left hand, when miner try to hit the screw instead miner mash index finger of the right hand, at the time miner said miner is ok and complete shift, next day was absent and call to report that miner will seek medical attention. Doctor only indicated that miner has a bruise
The employee was using a tool to exert force to loosen a nut from the air compresor, slip and hurt their back.
When installing a desktop, screwdriver slips causing a cut on left hand. This accident required two stitches.
He was trying to take out a screw in an elevator. The only way to take it out was using a hammer. When he finally took out the screw, he did not follow the safety standard and he got punctured in his left hand.
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES THAT WHILE HE WAS REPAIRING THE MOTOR OF THE PRIMARY CRUSHER & REMOVING THE SHAFT WITH AN IRON BAR, HE SQUEEZED & CRUSHED HIS RIGHT PINKY FINGER WITH THE BAR AND METAL GRILL WORK.
THE EE WAS MOVING SOME PALLETS WITH A BAR. HE MADE AN EXCESS FORCE AND FELT AN INTENSIVE PAIN IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS WAIST AND HIS LEFT LEG.
THE EE WAS CLOSING A VALVE OF THE PRODUCTION MACHINERY, THEY WERE USING A PARING CHISEL. THIS INSTRUMENT GOT LOOSE AND HIT HIM IN THE UPPER PART OF HIS NOSE.