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A helper on an underground core drill was lifting a 5' HQ drill rod to add to the drill string when they lost footing and fell to the wooden deck (floor). The drill rod fell with them and landed on right thumb causing a fracture to the thumb.
IW was in the process of pulling out a core tube. IW was holding the latch head of the tube while the other helper was disconnecting the overshot. Once the overshot was released from the tube, the tube fell back down into the rods. IW did not let go of the latch head fast enough and left thumb and right middle finger both suffered lacerations that required sutures.
A raise miner pulled on the air and water line which had become stuck. Miner repositioned and pulled hard on the lines and felt a pop and a burning sensation in groin area. Miner reported the incident and maintained was OK. Miner was taken to the doctor where it was determined miner had a hernia, recommended miner see a surgeon to determine treatment.
dismounting from loader and hit the ROPS with EE's hard hat knocking dirt loose and into EE's eyes (hard hat and safety glasses were on)