While an employee was using a torch to thaw a water line, a Rock came off the plant and struck the employees right hand.
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Showing all 4Employee reached up through a guard to check belts shortly after the machine turned off. The machine was still in motion and the belts took the employee's fingers through the pulley.
Performing engine repair on 992C Wheel Loader. Cleaning air filter with sanding pad attachment. Piece of metal flew into Left eye. Eye became irritated next day. Given Rx and referred to ophthalmologist 7/13.
Employee was using a cutting wheel to cut a bearing out of a crusher. While cutting the bearing the wheel kicked back and cut the employees right arm.