EE was working on the Primary #1 Feeder Mount. A spring was broken on the right 3/4 inch bolt. EE replaced the spring and was tensioning the guide nut, a worn portion of the bolt that was weakened failed, launching the weakened portion into EE's right cheek due to the stored energy of the upper spring.
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Showing all 6Trimming a conveyer belt Employee cut hand requiring 5 stitches. Medical claim
Based on a shift from our annual hearing test, EE had a S.T.S. EE was then sent back for a re-test with-in 30 days on 05/31/2016. EE's results on this re-test (received on 06/13/2016) showed a S.T.S. EE is a pit loader operator hired in 2011
An employee was stepping off of a gearbox after adding oil when he lost his balance and fell onto the catwalk on his shoulder.
Employee was in the process of placing a tire chock when the block of wood bounced off the tire and struck the employee in the foot.
Employee was cleaning frozen material off of a catwalk when a piece of material chipped off and entered his eye.