The individual was using a track drill on some boulders to make room for our new tunnel and while drilling was struck on the ankle/heel with a rock from drilling area.
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Showing all 3Was working overhead with a grinder & welder. Debris from grinding on forehead and when individual stood up, it worked it's way into subject's eyes behind his safety glasses.
Employee was drilling short holes; centralizer latch popped out of place so driller kicked it back into place with the heel of his left foot, resulting in a torn Achilles tendon.