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Cutting zip ties on hooks with pocket knife. When the tie was cut, the pocket knife struck his left wrist causing laceration. Used surgical glue to close the wound.
Prior to employees shift starting, he was working on his mining belt (repairing light pouch) when he cut his hand with a knife.
While installing bit inserts on the miner, the EE struck his hand with a hammer.
EE was pulling a rock out of rock box on No. 1A belt, when the slate bar came back and struck him on his ribs. EE continued to work this shift.
EE was cutting the belt when the knife slipped and cut his hand.
Employee was using a swivel socket to remove bolt. The pin came out of the socket and struck employees left index finger and thumb.
Installing liner on D11R, using metal blocks to hold liner in place while welding. Using a 20 lb sledge hammer to remove the block, hammer slipped and hit employee in left lower leg causing contusion.
EE was shoveling the belt when he tripped and was struck above the eye by a shovel held by a co-worker. EE alleges knee injury. The accident is being contested. (See Attachment)