Miner was operating air slusher when a jackleg drill fell over. Drill was propped up against the wall next to the slusher. Vibrations from the slusher caused the drill to fall over. Miner's thumb and palm were caught between the drill and slusher handle. Miner received a laceration to the left thumb and palm requiring stitches.
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March 14, 2011
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
United Mine Services · Struck by falling object
United Mine Services · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Employee was pulling steel out of lifter hole and felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. He continued working for several days and went to see a doctor on 12/23/10.
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