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EE was bagging on BGI when the air line for the pinch tube began to leak air. EE turned off the air line and leaned over to check the air hose & attempt to repair. The employee put EE's left hand near the pinch tube clamp and EE's right hand on the spout which activated the pinch tube clamp which closed on EE's left thumb
EE was welding a piece of grating in on the 73 turbine platform which required EE to climb into a tight spot below the grating. When pulling self back up EE heard EE's shoulder pop.
During repair to a water pipe located under concrete. A jack hammer was used & connected to the welder/generator for power. The generator was turned off. When they went to use jack hammer again the generator would not start. A forklift and jumper cables were used to crank the welding machine. EE went to remove the jumper cables & EE's hand got caught in the fan.
The clean out screw auger door fell open on the 66" mill dust collector. EE went to close it while the screw was still running. EE's finger got in the screw, resulting in the tip of EE's finger being cut off.
MAINTENANCE OPERATOR NOT FOLLOWING WORK RESTRICTIONS GIVEN BY PHYSICIAN AND SUPERVISOR. MAINTENANCE OPERATOR WAS ASSISTING WITH JOB ON VALVE FOR MILL 2 FEEDER. RIGHT HAND PUNCTURED THROUGH GLOVE WITH A BESSY CLAMP OPERATED BY ANOTHER MAINTENANCE OPERATOR USING THE CLAMP WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH.
Employee did not realize the mill had not been flowing and the media had heated up the material in the attritor due to friction, EE then removed a hose without closing the valve which allowed the hot material to escape which caused burns to both hands.
Employee smashed finger in plunger that holds a bag in place.
Using grinder and piece of material went under safety glasses into eye.
Using grinder. Grinding wheel broke. Grinder caught shirt and caused minor cut to stomach.