Using Scoop and Chain and Pulling TailPiece to pull the belt back. The chain broke and the tailpiece lunged and hit EE on the lower portion of his right leg. Employee was removed from the mine and taken to the Hospital. Swelling, Bruising of lower portion of leg. Not yet known if any bones were fractured/broken.
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