On Monday, 01/12/2026, Souter Mechanic, was attempting to weld on machinery and received a slag burn to the inside of their ear. Mechanic had the welding torch positioned below them, and when welding the metal popped and a splash went into their left ear.
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January 12, 2026
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Contact with hot objects or substances
October 24, 2025
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
As EE was reassembling the silo pipes, EE attempted to use an impact tool and wrench combination to tighten a bolt. The impact torqued the wrench, and EE's little finger was pinned between the wrench and the pipe.
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