Miner lacerated left. palmside ring finger from top knuckle to fingertip while lifting a gearbox guard without using required hand protection or proper team lifting techniques (improper lift planning.) Six stitches were required to treat the cut. Worker was treated and released to go back to work.
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December 5, 2005
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
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CTS Earthmoving Inc · Struck against stationary object
CTS Earthmoving Inc · Fall from machine
SLIPPED FROM WATER TRUCK TANK AT FILL STATION, NOT WEARING PERSONAL FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT, STRUCK HIS HEAD ON ROCK. NO CONCUSSION OR SERIOUS INJURY, 2 DAYS AWAY FROM WORK, THEN RELEASED BY DR. TO RESUME REGULAR DUTIES.
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