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Miner pulled shoulder while pulling on large wrench to loosen bolts on cone crusher for maintenance.
EE was using a 4 inch knife to open package of tools when the knife slipped, striking EE's left hand.
Employee was using a large bar to pry a rock out of a conveyor. While doing so employee's right hand struck a sharp object causing a contusion and laceration.
Taking roll crusher frame apart, removing plates, loosened bolt came off pinching finger between socket and plate.
EE was attempting to remove a shaft with an eight pound sledge hammer, when the hammer slipped and struck his left pointer finger
Ee was installing a chute on a return belt. He was using a pry bar to align the bolt holes. He turned to speak with another ee and felt pain in his chest. He reported the incident and was directed to seek medical attention.
Employee was removing frost from around track idlers on Akerman excavator with a hammer & chisel. A glancing blow off chisel head struck his middle finger on left hand against track frame, resulting in a deep cut & bruises to his finger.