Employee and a Contract employee was removing a sheave from the motor shaft by hitting the sheave with a rawhide hammer, Employee went to rotate the sheave and the Contract employee hit the sheave at the same time hitting Employee's right middle finger.
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Two miners working to remove a guard from a apron feeder for repairs/clean up. One miner was attempting pry off the guard, while other miner was using an 8 lbs. sledge to strike on the main frame. The injured miner moved to get a better position. The second miner, using the hammer, the hammer glanced off of the frame and stuck the second miner on the right knee cap.
Miner was shoveling snow out of a walkway using a hand shovel. The shovel struck a concrete pole base. Shoulder injury was reported next shift to his supervisor. Miner was withdrawn from his normal duties and medical treatment was sought.
Employee was attempting to clean a water nozzle, on a water truck, that was frozen with rocks and ice, with a knife. The blade slipped and he lacerated his right hand in the web of the hand, located between the index finger and the thumb.
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EE was positioning steel with a spud wrench to weld steel into place. He pulled down on wrench abnormally, causing shoulder pain.
Was cutting up a Tie down strap that was frayed. The knife cut through his shirt and cut his right upper abdomen. Took him to the hospital and he needed stitches.