(See Attachment) EE was trying to take upper pallet off if the lower empty pallet to begin palletizing stone which he had prepared. He stated that he pushed it away from him that the bottom pallet rocked back causing the upper pallet to tip over and deliver the cut to his head. First Aid only, check by doctor no lost time no resticted duty related to this injury.
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Showing all 4EMPLOYEE WAS SPLITTING STONE USING A HAMMER AND CHISEL AND WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WHEN A PIECE OF CHISEL BROKE OFF AND ENTERED HIS EYE.
A SUDDEN WIND CAME UP BLOWING DUST INTO EE'S EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.
NO CONTRIBUTING CONDITIONS. WORKER WAS IN THE NORMAL ACTIVITY OF HIS WORK, WEARING PROTECTIVE GEAR. IN SELECTING A PIECE OF STONE, ANOTHER STONESLID ONTO HIS RIGHT HAND. BRUISED SOFT TISSUE ON HAND NEAR THUMB.