Crusher jaw got jammed - we de-energized, performed all log out/tag out procedures and started removing jammed rocks. Employee, while removing rocks, smashed finger when EE hit the side while holding the rock, causing laceration that required stitches.
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Showing all 11While walking, he stepped on a rock and rolled his ankle
Did not happen on mine property
HE HIT HIS HAND ON THE SIDE OF HIS WATER TRUCK. IT BROKE A BLOOD VESSEL.
WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE ON THE CRUSHER, HE HAD A WELDING HELMET ON WITH LEATHER SIDES. HE LIFTED THE HELMET ONTO HIS HEAD. HE WALKED TO A DIFFERENT AREA AND WALKED INTO A TOOL BOX.
WHILE USING CUTTING TORCH FOR MAINTENANCE, EE GRAZED HIS ARM WITH IT - BURNED HIS ARM.
WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE ON A CRUSHER, A PIECE OF METAL HIT HIS ARM.
WHILE SHOVELING DIRT FROM UNDER CRUSHER, HE TWISTED AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
WHILE PULLING ON DRIVE BELT, FINGER WENT BETWEEN THE BELT AND THE PULLEY, COMPRESSING IT.
WHILE BACKING UP IN DOZER, HE HIT A ROCK, JARRING HIS UPPER BACK.
WHILE CHANGING SCREENS, HIS HAND GOT SMASHED.