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Contractor was assisting mine operator in making modifications to the primary wash plant which involved removal of water pipe. Contractor installed rigging to hold pipe contractor was going to cut. As contractor completed cut, pipe shifted in the rigging allowing it to swing striking contractor on left side.
Hand was caught in belts of motor.
Breaking up a large piece of concrete with a jack-hammer. The hammer broke through and a chunk of concrete caught the small finger of his left hand.
EE WAS GRINDING WELDS SMOOTH. WHEN HE GOT TO THE CORNER THE GRINDER SLIPPED AND SLIPPED OVER. THE EDGE OF WHEEL STRUCK HIS WRIST CAUSING A LACERATION.