IW was using a cutting torch. A piece of metal came loose and struck IW right hand causing a laceration. The metal also struck IW right foot causing a contusion.
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EE was removing bolts from bearing flange and bolt hit EE in the head.
Employee was cutting steel with a torch and a piece of hot slag flew into his right eye.
Employee was using a cutting torch to cut steel and a spark went into his ear.
Employee was pulling a dragline bucket chain and strained his upper back.
Employee was using a cutting torch to remove the old steel floor liner in a type B sand screw. Previously someone made a repair with crusher backing. When the employee finished cutting he removed his goggles, unaware that there was crusher backing there. Since the crusher backing had been heated a piece popped off and struck him in his left eye.
REMOVING ELECTRICAL DRIVE MOTOR ON D3 SCREEN AT THE SECONDARY CRUSHER PLANT. BIG TOE ON RIGHT FOOT WAS HIT WHEN LIFTING EYE ON MOTOR BROKE DROPPING MOTOR.
EMPLOYEE WAS USING MIG WELDER TO BUILD UP BARS INSIDE PRIMARY CRUSHER. HE RAISED HIS WELDING SHIELD UP WITH SAFETY GLASSES ON UNDERNEATH. HE BENT OVER TO MEASURE THICKNESS OF THE BAR, SLAG IN THE WELD POPPED, WENT UNDER SAFETY GLASSES.
EE WAS CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE CONVERTER OF A DRAGLINE. HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND INTO THE ENGINE FAN.
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A BOLT WHILE REMOVING THE NUT WITH AN AIR GUN, BOLT CUT FINGER.
GRINDING A SPLICE IN CONVEYER BELT, FOREIGN MATTER ENTERED WORKER'S EYE.