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Welding overhead on inlet feed chute for drum. Was wearing safety glasses and welding helmet. Had small amount of slag fall into the helmet. Continued working and finished task. Later, started having irritation and watering of right eye. Sought medical attention and it was discovered that welding slag had became lodged in eye. Surgery required to remove all pieces.
Employee was drilling out a broken bolt when the drill bit broke and a piece approximately 1/2 inch long entered his arms. He was taken to the doctors office where it was removed. One stitch was used to close the would.
Miner was welding. He did not get his hood down quick enough and got weld flash in his eyes. It did not bother him until some time later. He went to the emergency room and the doctor gave him eye drops with gentamicin sulfate. The ER doctor told him to see an eye doctor. At 9 am he saw the eye doctor who stated that there was nothing wrong with him.
Employee meant to turn on magnetic portion of magnetic drill and instead hit the button to start the drill.
Employee was working on an engine straightening fins on the radiator. The tool he was using slipped and two of his fingers touched the moving fan. He was taken to the doctor's office where two stitches were put in his finger.
Sudden movement of a hand held drill caused a minor fracture in injury's right hand