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During Removal of X-bracing, bolts were removed and a weld failed that was holding a 10' piece of 6x6 angle. Angle came down and fractured employee's arm.

EE was observing the maintenance crew work, EE was standing 15' away with all P.P.E. on when a piece of metal the crew was chipping flew at EE striking EE in the tooth.

The incident occurred during the day time hours. Weather was clear. Did rain in the morning, but was done by the time of the incident.

Using an air gun to put a bolt in, employee was holding bolt in place and by accident hit the trigger on the air gun .... spinning the bolt and cutting finger

The area was tight and the employee was using a right angle grinder in a pushing manner instead of in a pulling away manner. Employee also was not using a face shield as needed in all duties where flying objects are a hazard. The grinder slipped from his hand and powered back at him, striking him in the nose.

Employee was removing a water cannon to repair the valve. He was setting the cannon down it slipped and pinched his hand.

Employee returned to the plant to return keys he had taken home and allegedly was exposed to a weld flash.

Employee was grinding and a piece of steel lodged in his eye. Employee did not report the incident until 6/24/2007.