Trying to pull torn feeder belt out from hopper-rocks were jammed in head pulley-pulled v-belts to free up.
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Showing all 7Failed to recognize (identify) hazard - overhead jack.
Torch cutting screen when a bolt popped sending hot piece of metal into left ear.
loading drill steel into steel rack-when it was handled-it slipped & smashed fingers. Originally was 1st aid, 1 finger sore & infected. Sent to clinic 10/5/06.
While using a cutting torch on steel of primary crusher (wearing goggles), slag flew up under goggles and got into left eye.
OVER CRANE HOISTING UP. THREEWAY SNAGGED ON CRUSHER. POPPED OFF AND HIT RIGHT ARMPIT AND ARM.
WELDING ON DRILL WHEN PIECE OF SLAG GOT ON EYELID AND PART OF EYE. (LEFT)