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IW was using a cutting torch. A piece of metal came loose and struck IW right hand causing a laceration. The metal also struck IW right foot causing a contusion.
Flash on the handle of welding torch. Flame went under injured worker's glove.
EE was removing bolts from bearing flange and bolt hit EE in the head.
Employee was cutting steel with a torch and a piece of hot slag flew into his right eye.
Employee was pulling a dragline bucket chain and strained his upper back.
Employee was using a cutting torch to remove the old steel floor liner in a type B sand screw. Previously someone made a repair with crusher backing. When the employee finished cutting he removed his goggles, unaware that there was crusher backing there. Since the crusher backing had been heated a piece popped off and struck him in his left eye.