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After completing a cut with hydraulic stone splitter employee pushed cut stone thru cutting head to off side conveyor & caught left forearm on sharp edge of stone. Equipment did not directly cause injury. Injury required couple sutures
EE reported that he nailed 2 pieces of wood together w/nail gun. He laid down the gun on his right side & proceeded to pick up a piece of wood when he claims the gun fired. He claims he was not touching the gun & it was 18" away when it misfired & shot him through the top of left hand going completely through but remaining exposed on both sides. Accident under investigation.
CUTTING STONE AS LIFTING STONE UP HAD PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND DOWN LEFT LEG.
EMPLOYE HEATING UP A TRANSMISSION MOUNT BOLT. RUBBER MOUNTING CUSION MELTED DOWN FROM TRANSMISSION ON EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND.