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Welder was lifting 1" steel tubing with autocrane to weld crack. While using left hand to operate crane remote, he rested his right hand on beam next to cable hook. Cable hook slipped and crushed finger nail segment of index finger between hook and steel tubing. End of index finger was almost completely severed and was not able to be re-attach.
Dismounting from machine operator placed left hand on the step instead of handrail, his ring hung as he made contact to ground with his feet, ring cut into backside of ring finger.
Was connecting the master link on the tracks on a D10 Bulldozer and the link flipped over and caught his finger.
Employee jumped from his working location. Jumped 6 to 8 feet to the ground. He made the statement that his feet was hurting. Co. supervisor took employee to clinic. Doctor said his heel was cracked and to stay off it for 4 weeks.
Blaster was loading the inside row of blast holes with explosives when several rocks rolled down the highwall. One rock struck him in the right side of his forehead, resulting in a laceration requiring 10 sutures.
EE SLIPPED WHEN PLACING FOOT ON STEP-PAD ON A D10N BULLDOZER.