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EE was helping to get the Continuous Miner blocked up to remove planetary when chain ratchet came loose hitting EE's left jaw and shoulder. EE had x-rays and was released to RTW Full Duty NO LOST DAYS
EE was working on roof bolter tire, taking off lugs-- the socket extension broke and EE fell into the metal frame cutting his bottom lip-sutures required.
EE was working on the bolter when the chain ratchet slipped dropping the scissors (arm Pot) on the left index finger causing a laceration that required sutures. EE missed one day to follow up with the doctor and has RTW modified duty until the sutures are out and laceration healed.
EE was placing a jack under the planetary of the Miner, it fell and caught the right hand. Ring and Pinky Fingers were bruised. Note: Metatarsal Gloves in Use
This Incident happened after work in the parking area. Employee was showing a hand gun to co-worker, as he was putting his hand gun back in the car the gun accidentally discharged wounding himself in the left hand. He was treated at Williamson Memorial Hospital. The WV State Police investigated the incident and filed a report.
EE was moving tail roller in place on the overland tail piece, smashed his left index finger with slate bar.
EE was attempting to cut a piece of belt with a box cutter, it slipped and cut his right wrist. Required 3 stitches.
EE was hanging a fly pad and was nailing it using a hammer when he hit his left thumb.
Employee was working 3rd shift, at the end of his shift he was making a miner waterline splice using a bander, while pulling the excess piece of band be cut his left hand.
Employee was attempting to move belt, he was pulling using channel locks when he slipped off and fell back. He had pain in his lower right back.