While using a table saw to cut 4" x 4" blocks of wood, the wood kicked back. The block hit his left thumb, pushing back. The thumb was broken, requiring surgury to repair. Security(contractor) was assigned the duties of safety and reporting. A safety audit identified this accident as not being filed at the proper time.
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Mystery Creek Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Mystery Creek Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was welding and grinding throughout the day. A particle lodged in his left eye and was irritated.
Mystery Creek Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee states while drilling a 53 degree up hole the over shot released the tube and the tube struck employee in the chest
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