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Operator loading trucks in pit with excavator. Decided to get in dozer to move it to back of pit. Was on a flat area, went over a 1 inch high bump. Dozer lurched forward. He hit his head on windshield. He did not have safety belt on. A violation of company rules.
Got into back of utility truck. This is a pick-up used to carry tools. While stepping off tailgate lost balance. He got on to ground fell hurt tail bone lost his balance. Told me he will be back 1-16-12.
Employee changing screen on plant reached for screen caught finger between screen and safety rail. Received 3 stitches.
Drive belts were slipping on small rinsing shaker. Employee grabbed belts. Belts moved he caught his nail in pulley
Employee was opening a can of grease, used his knife to open lid, slipped and punctured his leg.
Welder flash and small metal fragment in eye.