the miner was changing a bearing on a belt press. the miner said the injury occurred when lifting the old bearing off and twisting at the same time.
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Showing all 4The miner was changing a faulty roller on a feed hopper. The roller slipped and fell back striking the miner on the side of the head.
THE MINER WAS PUMPING WATER INTO A WATER TRUCK. THE CONNECTION BLEW APART AND STRUCK THE MINER ON THE LEG.
The miner was putting back together a pump after changing the seal and it slipped causing the pump to fall and smashing his right index finger