Finger got caught by log splitter.
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Showing all 6When using small jackhammer in a transfer chute at mill, bit got stuck in some frozen materials. While trying to pull the hammer out, it became dislodged and hit him in the nose. Received nasal fracture and five stitches.
Employee was using a power mag drill to drill holes laid out on a piece of plate. He shut the drill off but put his hand near the still spinning drill bit. His glove got caught in the moving drill bit and he injured his right index finger. His finger was cut and the bone at the tip was broken.
Employee was out of sight of crane operator and signal man. Broken bone in left foot.
Employee was welding @ mill when a welding spark went behind his welding shield hitting his left eye. Piece of weld in eye.
Employee was helping welder in screen #105 rollaway when he got flashed in both eyes. He had handed welder 2 welding rods and the reflection flashed him in both eyes.