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Employee was standing near main shaker screen observing operations. A piece of oversized rock was ejected out from main shaker and fell approximately 60 feet striking employee on crown of head causing laceration. Laceration was closed with glue.
Employee was helping install discharge pipe on sand pump. Trackhoe operator raised pipe so gasket could be installed between flanges. Employee was holding a bolt in place. The pipe shifted pushing the bolt between EE's ring and middle fingers on EE's left hand. Hand was lacerated and required two stitches.
Employee attempted to do a spot weld without properly positioning welding helmet. EE suffered irritation to both eyes. EE was welding on a gravel trailer.
Empl was helping other empls get an ATV unstuck from mire. Trackhoe was called in. Trackhoe got stuck. Operator stood up to dismount from trackhoe when leg hit lever causing boom to swing to the right striking empl in the lower back area. Empl received bruises from being hit. Has gone to doctor and received pain medication
Employee was operating a Caterpillar D-6rxl dozer. He hit a bump or rough spot that jarred him and caused him to whiplash hurting his lower back. He continued to work. He sought out a chiropractor on 1/25. He has continued to work everyday and the only time he has missed has been for chiropractor visits. After 3 visits he states his back is sore but is better
Employee was assisting with welding of lagging onto head pulley for a conveyor belt. He was attempting to hold lagging when the welding rod contacted the head pully causing an arc. He was not wearing eye protection at that time because he was not expecting an arc. Employee felt the effects of flash burn to his eyes after he got home from work later that day.
EE WAS WORKING NEAR AND WITH 2 WELDERS. THEY WERE WORKING ON A TROUGH AT THE SAND PLANT. EE APPARENTLY WAS EXPOSED ACCIDENTALLY TO THE WELDING FLASH, THUS INJURING HIS EYES.
INJURED WAS HELPING INSTALL A CLUTCH ON A 671 ENGINE ON OUR DREDGE. CLUTCH WAS INSTALLED WITH AID OF HOIST AND CHAIN. AFTER CLUTCH WAS INSTALLED, WHILE THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING, EMPLOYEE REA CHED INTO TOP OF CLUTCH TO REMOVE THE CHAIN. AN EMPLOYEE NEARBY LOST HIS BALANCE AND STRUCK THE CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGING THE CLUTCH AND SEVERING THE TIP OF INJURED'S FINGER.