Miner operator's right arm was hit by right bolter during the mining cycle. Employee was transported to hospital and received stitches.
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Showing all 6Roof Bolt Operator smashed right ring finger between bolt and mast. Evaluated by doctor; required stitches. Released back to next scheduled shift with restrictions.
Working on sloped area with grinder improper placement of footing resulted in a laceration above the knee. While cutting metal form on the pillar foot slipped and lost control of the grinder.
Employee was grinding, felt object in eye. Flushed the eye and headed back to work. Eye became irritated. Employee was taken to doctor and evaluated. Object was removed from the eye and antibiotics were prescribed. Employee returned to work; no restrictions.
Employee was using double boom Fletcher roof bolter to install resin bolts. Auger plugged up and employee removed first auger to check suction. Second auger wasn't secure and came free and hit operators hand on the chuck.
While using a grinder to cut an access hole to burn holes in a beam, the finger got caught between the guard and the grinding wheel, resulting in three stitched to the finger