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Miner lacerated right thumb while utilizing a Milwaukee chop saw.
Miners were adjusting the timing of gates on the Lambert Palletizer Model 1200. Miners must be on equipment while in operation to make these adjustments. The guard had been removed from the left gate. The effected miner's left foot was pinned between the gate and the shaft when the gates were opened.
Employee was exposed to welding flash when working on outside of sand screw tub while maintenance welders were working inside tub. The employee received welding flash burn injury to to eyes requiring employee to miss one day.
EE WAS REPLACING CENTER PIN ON 988 CAT LOADER. USING CUTTING TORCH TO CUT CENTER PIN THAT WAS STUCK IN A BEARING. HEAT FROM TORCH CAUSED GREASE IN BEARING TO EXPAND AND IGNITE SPRAYING EE WITH BURNING GAS. EE SUFFERED BURN ON FACE FROM HOT GREASE.
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE A WET SCRUBBER TUB USING A CUTTING TORCH TO CUT AND PATCH HOLES IN TUB.