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While attempting to clear a buildup of material in a chute, the EE used a pry bar to dislodge the obstruction. During the process, the employee struck downward with the bar, causing the material to break loose unexpectedly. As a result, the EE's hand made contact with the side of the chute, leading to a laceration on the middle finger of the right hand that required three sutures.
Employee was attempting to unplug a dust bin chute when the material shifted causing pain in EE's lower right back. The incident did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee reported that he was driving rebar into the ground with a sledge hammer when his swing missed causing the top of his right hand to come in contact with second piece of rebar. Injury resulted in 13 stitches.
Employee was attempting to pry a metal beam into position, the beam dropped down catching his left thumb.
Was working on Ex-tec turbo mahcine and was in an odd position under screen, tightening bolts on screen.
Using a crowbar to turn the tailpulley over on the #2 belt, the crowbar broke loose smashing his right hand against the angle line.
EE WAS HITTING DRILL STEEL WITH SLEDGE HAMMER. HE MISSED THE DRILL STEEL & HIS KNUCKLE WAS POSITIONED BETWEEN DRILL STEEL & HAMMER.