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Employee was using a piece of rebar in an attempt to dislodge a rock that was wedged between the conveyor frame and the head pulley of the VSI crusher feed conveyor. In doing this, the rebar got between the head pulley and the belt while it was running. This caused the rebar to strike both of EE's hands resulting in the amputation of the left thumb and the tip of the right thumb.
Employee was operating CAT 775D haul truck in the pit. Employee lost control of the haul truck and turned the truck into a side ramp resulting in the haul truck turning over on its side. Employee was wearing seat belt at time of incident.
Employee was operating an off road dump truck while traveling down the ramp towards the pit. The truck gained speed and the driver maneuvered the truck towards the berm. Once the truck made contact with the berm, the truck flipped onto its side.
Employee was riding as a passenger in an off road dump truck, while traveling down the ramp towards the pit. The truck gained speed and the operator maneuvered the truck towards the berm. Once the truck made contact with the berm, the truck flipped onto its side.
The injured employee was working from a man lift when ee was caught between the bottom of a conveyor belt and the control panel guard on the man lift. The employee was treated and released back to work with restrictions.
While driving haul truck across rutted section, truck bounced in a manner that caused injury to lower back. Medical treatment resulted in time off/modified work duties.