Employee was washing along a conveyor when employee lost water pressure. Hose had become disconnected at barb. While tightening up hose clamp with screwdriver, tool slipped and impacted left hand causing injury.
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The employee was in the process of removing a nut from a bolt. Wrench slipped cathing the right ring finger between wrench and equipment.
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