Removing head pulley from conveyor - chain came off and smashed fingers between the head pulley and metal bar. Fractures/cut to fingers 3 & 4 on left hand requiring stitches.
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Showing all 4EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN GOING DOWN THE STEPS AT DESOTO PIT LOCATION SCALE HOUSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLOCKING OUT. IT IS OUR BEST GUESS THE INJURY OCCURRED EARLIER WHILE SHOVELING.
WHILE CUTTING CHAIN LOOSE WITH CUTTING TORCH, CHAIN CAME LOOSE AND CAUGHT HIS HEAD, PINNING HIM. HE HAD TO BE CUT FREE.
WHILE DOING DREDGE REPAIR, EMPLOYEE PULLED WRENCH UNDER OBJECT WITH SLAG EDGES WHICH CUT INTO TOP OF RIGHT HAND.