Using cutting torch to remove snubber pulley from conveyor frame. When removing, snubber fell and pinched left thumb. He was taken to hospital and surgery done.
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Showing all 6Using cut off wheel on grinder cutting piece of steel.
EE believed airlock was plugged. He did not de-energize machine. Did not use lock out procudure. EE remved a plate from the chute and stuck his hand into the discharge chute. His hand contracted the energized airlock and finger (3) were cut off.
GRINDING ON THE EDGE OF STEEL SHEET - GRINDER WHEEL CAUGHT ON A STEEL CLAMP - KICKED BACK STRIKING LEFT KNEE - PRODUCED A CUT THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.
WELDING AND TIP OF WELDING ROD BURNED THRU GLOVE AND INTO FINGER.
OPERATING AIR HAMMER TO BREAK LOOSE LIME DEPOSIT ON MILL CHUTE - WRIST HAS HURT SINCE.