Forklift used to lift a pallet of repair parts to an upper level. Employee was on the ground & when ee walked around the forklift, ee hit the lift tine. EE cracked a tooth on upper left side. EE was taken to the dentist for evaluation/treatment; a temp repair was made. The first repair did not hold. The employee is pending treatment for installation of a crown.
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Showing all 3Doing plant maintenance/repairs, eye protection (face shield and glasses) were worn during the work process. Wiped face/eyes afterward with glove/hand - eye became irritated. Flush improved, but did not completely relieve.
Using adjustable wrench during plant repair/maintenance. During use, wrench slipped and struck employee in the left forehead, causing a laceration.