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SUBJECT HAD FINISHED CLEARING JAMS IN SHAKER SCREEN. WHEN MACHINE WAS RESTARTED, A LOOSE ROCK FELL FROM THE BOX OVERHEAD AND STRUCK INJURED ON THE HEAD. HE WAS WAS WEARING SAFETY HARD HAT BUT SUSTAINED CONCUSSION AND POSSIBLE NECK SPRAIN/STRAIN.
DURING PRE-TRIP INSPECTION, EE STARTED VEHICLE AND RELEASED THE BRAKE. THE PEDAL SPRUNG BACK FORCEFULLY, STRIKING EE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOT, CAUSING A SPRAINED ANKLE. THE LINKAGE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BOUND UP AND CAUSED IT TO SNAP BACK UPON RELEASE.
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AROUND AN OBSTRUCTION & FAILED TO NOTICE HIS PROGRESS WAS ENCROACHING ON EXPOSED FACE. HE RECEIVED WELDERS FLASH TO HIS EYES. HE RECEIVED EMERGENCY TREATMENT AT HOSPITAL & RETURNED TO WORK. HE WILL BE DISCIPLINED FOR NOT WEARING PPE.