EE was notified at approx. 4:35 p.m. he was being laid off. At approx 4:40p.m. he wanted to report an accident. EE was operating a 672 John Deere Grader and reports he hit a rock in the haulroad and hurt his back and neck at approx 9:00 a.m. After reporting the incident he proceeded to leave the job site. See Attachment.
At approx. 7:30 AM a mechanic for Mine Machinery was attempting to jump start a 475A Komatsu dozer when one of the batteries blew up in his face and into his eyes. A co-worker was present when accident happened. Another co-worker was close by & came to assist with accident. Immediately we flushed his eyes with water. Went to Highland Regional for further treatment.
Stated he was stepping off of a dozer and hurt his knee.