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Employee was removing a broken bag from the air bagger turntable when the bag broke further causing the employee to hit EE's right hand off the guard. The guard is covered with foam and rubber. The medical paperwork from the doctor was received by management on 9/11/2023. The employee is on light duty due to a strain to right hand and thumb. Medical follow up scheduled for 9/19/23.
Contractor turned portable belt sander on as they turned the sander on its side, their finger became caught in between the rotating belt guide on the sander, creating an avulsion to left hand index finger and tip.
EE CUT FINGER ON THE VALVE WHERE THE BAG IS PLACED FOR THE MINED MATERIALS.