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EE was operating a fletcher RRII bolter, when a hydraulic hose busted, spraying hydraulic fluid in both eyes.
While cutting a piece of metal, a fragment flew back and went under his safety glasses, striking the pupil of the left eye.
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK CAME DOWN STRIKING DRILL STEEL WHICH STRUCK HIS NOSE.
DEEP LACERATION TO RIGHT RING FINGER WHILE PUTTING UP 4 FT 5/8" ROOF BOLT WITH A FLETCHER RRII
EE emptying out hyd rock duster when ee's glove became caught in auger pulling his finger into auger cutting his finger, ee had his glove taped to his wrist.
Employee using remote box to run miner when a small piece of draw rock fell striking ee's fingers on side of remote box cutting his fingers.
SWING ROOF BOLTER OVER TO INSTALL RIB BOLT AND HAD HOLE STARTED. STEEL IN HOLE AND SWUNG THE HEAD OVER AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE FINISHING STEEL AND THE DRILL STEEL IN TOP.
TRAMMING R/B TOWARD FEEDER WHEN EE PULLED PRESSURE TO ONE SIDE, BOLTER KICKED AROUND AND CAUGHT FOOT BETWEEN RIB AND BOLTER.