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Employee was using a hammer to dislodge oversized rock in a screen cloth to begin shift. They removed safety glasses when they could no longer see through them due to steam. Employee proceeded with the task, and a rock was projected toward their unprotected eye resulting in the injury.
While removing a bolt on the crusher, EE was holding a wrench and pinched EE's finger.
Employee was exiting parked pit truck at app. 4:45 pm on 6/11/2015 at the end of his shift and twisted his right knee as he stepped down on the ground. His knee is still swollen and is causing him pain.
EE climbed up the step on the bumper of the pit truck to check the engine oil prior to starting his shift. His foot slipped, due to muddy shoes and he fell to the ground. Due to the impact of the fall, he broke 2 ribs and cracked 2 others.
ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A BEARING WHILE INJURED WAS WATCHING HIM. DUST BLEW IN HIS DIRECTION AND GOT IN HIS EYE, REQUIRING A VISIT TO LOCAL EYE DOCTOR. HE FLUSHED HIS EYE OUT AND GAVE HI M DROPS TO APPLY.
EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING A TIRE OFFA WHEEL WHEN THE BAR HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND HIT HIM IN THE NOSE, CUTTING IT.