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On 7-30-19, EE was emptying 2A bin at old plant when dust blew into eye. EE self-treated by flushing eyes with water. (Note: Prior to this, EE experienced weld flash burn to eyes at EE's residence the weekend of July 27-28, 2019.) EE worked remainder of day on 7-30-19, as well as 7-31-19. Still having burning in eye, EE went to ER on evening of 7-31-19 & received treatment.
While scaling the upper face of Room G1 in the underground mine with a case 590 Super N Backhoe, employee scaled down a piece of limestone approximately 12" in diameter that when loosened, it traveled down the boom of the machine, broke the glass window of the cab and then struck the employee's finger, causing a cut.
Upon stepping onto rear step of 2004 GMC Powder Monkey, employee placed his right hand on the provided handrail. While reaching with his left hand for the hand hold, employee lost his balance and fell back onto his shoulder