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The accident victim was shoveling loose coal along the belt line. When attempting to unload the shovel, it came in contact with the belt line causing the shovel to wedge against the mine roof, straining the victims shoulder.
Employee was lifting a belt roller with a slate bar while another employee was trying to adjust the height of the roller. The slate bar broke striking the employee in the groin area.
EE was attempting to knock a broke head jack pin out of miner by using a bar and a 16lb hammer. The hammer kicked the side of the bar and his hand struck the lid on the miner, resulting in a cut to his right pinky finger.
EE was cutting a piece of beltline at a splice. He was holding the belt with his right hand and cutting with his left hand. He cut through the belt and cut his right index finger.
While assisting the mechanic make a splice on the miner cable, EE cut his left wrist with a belt knife, requiring 4 stitches.
Employee was working on the belt line, using a metal bar to change out a roller when the bar slipped hitting him in the mouth.
TRUCK DRIVER WAS TIGHTENING HIS WHEELS WHEN HE TURNED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
As employee was finishing a belt splice, the come-along being used to pull the belt together slipped and struck him in the left shoulder.
While cleaning under the belt tailpiece, employee was using a slate bar to dislodge compacted coal and hit his thumb between the slate bar and the tailpiece.
While shoveling the belt, EE was pushing against the shovel with his right knee and experienced pain. After consulting a Dr., it was determined he had a sprain/bruise.
While trimming conveyor belt at the tailpiece employee's razor knife slipped, cutting his lower thigh.
Employee was using a cut off saw when the blade broke & struck him on the left forearm. He was transported to the hospital where he received 5 stitches. He did not lose any time and returned to regular duty.
Ee stated he was using a shovel to muck the belt when he shoved his shovel up his thumb struck the mounting bar of the scraper. Ee went to the Dr., xray and tests were negative however, ee was put on light duty. Ee has not missed any time from work but is still on light duty.
EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING A PIECE OF BELT WITH A UTILITY KNIFE WHEN IT SLIPPED & CUT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER. EE RECEIVED 3 STITCHES & RETURNED TO WORK ON THE NEXT SHIFT.
EE was cutting a dust hose off a highwall drill when pocket knife used to cut hose slipped lacerating left thumb.