Employee was assisting in removing a conveyor belt from a chute when a chain shifted and caught employee's finger between a steel beam and the chain. Employee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a laceration and a finger fracture and is currently losing time. *Middle finger was amputated at the pip joint on 6/22/2021.
Hammering pins to remove teeth on excavator piece of metal chipped off hammer, embedded in skin, lower right forearm. EE was seen by dr on date of injury. 1st aid was provided (cleaned area). When piece of metal did not work its way out on its own the decision was made to surgically remove on 7/5. This is being reported now, based on the medical procedure done on 7/5/16.
Picking up rock out of 57 chute at secondary crusher and a rock shifted and hit employees hand cutting index finger on right hand.
Employee was walking to trailer to get tools. He walked under a conveyor but did not stoop down far enough, and as a result bumped his face on the conveyor.
Employee was sitting at the bottom of a slope. Another employee was sitting at top of slope. When he stood a rock approximately 3.5"" diameter rolled down slope and hit employee in the back. Slope was approx. 7-9 ft.
Employee picked up wheel barrow and felt pain in lower back.
Employee was using sledge hammer to drive plate into the FMC feeder, hit finger with hammer (index finger, left hand). Employee required sutures to close cut. No missed or restricted days.
Employee was working under dry screen and a small rock bounced off the screen and struck employee in the back. Employee was taken to medical clinic. Has a bruise on back. Doctor took employee out of work for two days, August 19th and 20th. Employee returned to work today, Thursday, August 21st.