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Excavator operator was repositioning. Swung machine to operator's blind side and bucket impacted side of truck, bending mirror bracket and hand rail.
Miner was in the shop using a hand-held grinder to prep a metal surface. EE moved to another section and felt pain in lower back. EE was taken to a medical clinic, examined, given anti-inflammatory meds and released to light duty work. On June 19th EE returned to the clinic and was released to return to full duty work.
Using impact air wrench to remove bolt to replace gravel screen. Placed hand on nut head and wrench spun nut head, cutting finger.
Employee set grinder down before wheel stopped. Grinder kicked back & hit finger (L index). Stitches required. Guard in place. Eye/face protection worn.
Employee put left hand on cable to remove slack. He was holding control in right hand. Employee pressed incorrect button & finger was pulled in sheave. Returned to work (light duty) on 11/9/09.
Backing dozer in stripping area, backed over a pile & jarred his back on the landing; aggravated an old back injury.
REMOVING HYDRAULIC PUMP, STRAINED SHOULDER (L) WHILE MOVING PUMP.