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A repair job completed, a chain was attached to the excavator bucket. The bucket & the chain were on the ground. When the excavator was moved, the employee was standing on the chain as the bucket was swung. Employee was tripped, but did not fall.
Using impact air wrench to remove bolt to replace gravel screen. Placed hand on nut head and wrench spun nut head, cutting finger.
Employee put left hand on cable to remove slack. He was holding control in right hand. Employee pressed incorrect button & finger was pulled in sheave. Returned to work (light duty) on 11/9/09.
Backing dozer in stripping area, backed over a pile & jarred his back on the landing; aggravated an old back injury.
REMOVING HYDRAULIC PUMP, STRAINED SHOULDER (L) WHILE MOVING PUMP.