Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

NarrativeAt approximately 1:15 p.m. on February 10, 2017, Employee #1 was observing another maintenance employee adjust components within a horizontal boring machine. Employee #1 decided to check the tension in the machines pulley and belt system and placed his right hand into the machine. The maintenance coworker then started the machine. Employee #1s right hand was caught by the pulley and belt system and pulled into the machine, which fractured and lacerated it. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he underwent surgical procedures, which included the placement of pins to repair the hand. He also received post-operative treatment and care, and was then hospitalized.

NarrativeAn employee was adjusting the chains on a piece of equipment, preparing it to be lifted by an overhead crane. The coworker operating the crane let go of the control button for lowering the chains. The injured employee thought the crane had already come to a complete stop, so he attempted to adjust the chains. His left hand was on one of the chains and while adjusting the other chain with his right hand, the chain tightened and slapped against his left hand, amputating his left middle fingertip.

NarrativeAn employee suffered a serious injury to his right hand while positioning a 1700 pound could blade onto a table. The injured employee suffered a broken index finger and cuts to three other fingers on his right hand when the part shifted as it was being moved with an overhead crane. The injury occurred in the weld shop.