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The miner was using a welding torch when the oxygen hose burst and ignited. The fire burned through the miners' jacket and shirt resulting in a burn to EE's stomach.
The employee dropped something while using a torch. EE bent over to pick up the item and the flame from the torch burnt EE's arm. EE states should have turned the torch off before retrieving item. Employee has a 2nd degree burn on right arm. No lost time from work.
Employee was welding within the primary crusher when a piece of hot material fell into the top of a boot and burned their ankle and foot. Employee went to the emergency room and was transported to a burn unit. Diagnosed the injury as third degree burns on their right foot. Employee has not returned to work.
Employee was cutting a ACSR cable with a band saw. EE was holding the cable in EE's left hand, saw in the right. After the cut was made, the blade stopped and came to a rest on top of EE's left hand, causing a cut requiring four stitches. The employee finished EE's shift after the cut, got the stitches and returned for work at the normal starting time the next day.
Employee was cutting a bolt with a torch. A piece of hot steel landed on his right pinky finger. Employee waited to report and get medical attention, the finger swelled, blistered then became infected.
Loose stone was not removed and/or secured prior to entering the crusher. Employee was stuck and trapped by 2 rocks that fell from an elevated position. Employee felt that the rocks were not going to move prior to the accident.
While grinding, the grinder jumped and hit the employees hand causing a laceration that need stitches.
Employee was lifting a pip-men out of the primary crusher when the worn/greased shaft slide out of its position, falling onto the crane's operator station.
EE WAS CONDUCTING MAINTENANCE ON A CRUSHER. WHEN THE GROUP WAS REPOSITIONING THE CRUSHER LID, THE LIFTING CABLE SHIFTED, CAUSING THE LID TO SHIFT. EE'S HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE LID AND A PIECE OF METAL.
Ee was using a cutting torch when the torch back-fired due to grease splotter.
EE WAS WORKING ON A WISCONSIN ENGINE SHROUD. WHILE TIGHTING A 5/16 BOLT WITH A 3/8 DIVE RATCHET. THE RATCHET SLIPPED ON AND HE STRUCK THE EDGE OF THE METAL SHROUD.
EE WAS GRINDING ON STEEL BEAMS WITH SAFETY GLASS ON, WHEN A CHIP OF STEEL CAME FROM BEHIND. NOTE=EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.