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Loading belt structure in intake in insert in the scoop for next belt move and top roller struck small finger on the right hand and busted finger open. Received stitches in finger.
While lifting miner cable experienced back pain that extended down his legs. Employee continued working until 01-03-2012.
While cutting a one ton bag of rock dust into the scoop bucket the ram pushed back and pinched the left index finger between the ram and the scoop bucket as the rock dust entered the scoop bucket.
Lifting Belt Rails. The rails were stuck together and he strained his abdomen
Employees were re-setting timbers in the intake. While attempting to set a 14' timber, they lost control and the timber fell over and struck the victim on the back and pushed him to the ground.
Shoveling belt - Twisted back while throwing material onto the belt
EE was pulling feeder cable and hit knuckle on hanging first aid box. Injury resulted in miner treated and ambulating on crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006088.
EE wiped eye with shirt sleeve, got something in his eye. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicine and removal of foreign object. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006083.
EE was raising up 4" aquamine waterline, line broke hitting employee in left arm. Injury resulted in splint to left hand and thumb. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006086.
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING OUTSIDE AROUND THE MINE AREA WHEN A DRILL POT HIT HIS HAND AND INJURED HIS LEFT THUMB. HE WENT TO APPALACHIAN HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT, WAS SEEN AND RELEASED.
EE was opening a bucket of oil, cut finger when he caught it between handle and edge of bucket. Injury resulted in application of aluminum foam finger splint. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006068.
EE was helping electricians with cutterhead, felt pain in lower back after pulling down on cutterhead. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006067.
EE was removing continuous miner rub rail, rail came off striking him on the foot. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #8129240.
EE unsure when accident occurred, started feeling pain after helping with miner cable, went to doctor on 1/19/2009.This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006065.