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Excavator operator was repositioning. Swung machine to operator's blind side and bucket impacted side of truck, bending mirror bracket and hand rail.
Miner was in the shop using a hand-held grinder to prep a metal surface. EE moved to another section and felt pain in lower back. EE was taken to a medical clinic, examined, given anti-inflammatory meds and released to light duty work. On June 19th EE returned to the clinic and was released to return to full duty work.
Employee set grinder down before wheel stopped. Grinder kicked back & hit finger (L index). Stitches required. Guard in place. Eye/face protection worn.