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While performing a drilling task, the operator was applying manual pressure to the tool. The drill bit snapped unexpectedly under tension. The sudden release of resistance caused the operator's hand to lunge forward, striking the jagged edge of the broken bit and resulting in a puncture wound to the right index finger.

Miner was contacted on the right lower torso/rib area with the airline spud and wingnut resulting in fracture to the ribs. The airline was caught on the cab of the mucker and was not seen by the miner until it had pulled tight and released striking the miner.

Employee was operating Jackleg when the gooseneck came apart and struck the employees left elbow resulting in a contusion.

Miner had completed drilling hole in ore face, their right hand slipped from the D handle as the hammer cammed over and pinched right middle finger between the hammer and the leg connection point.

Employee received a laceration to the tip of the index finger on the left hand while operating a drill press. This required 5 stitches to close the wound.

While training a miner using a jackleg with a 4' steel to drill a bolt hole in the back, EE was advised to reposition the leg. While repositioning the leg, the miner gave the cob too much pressure losing control of the drill. The drill fell backward towards the trainer hitting EE in the face splitting EE's lip. *The miner received 3 stitches by the medical facility's doctor.