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The electrician was removing de-energized power cable from #1 portal. While using a cordless band saw to cut the cables the electrician's hand slipped making contact with the blade. The result was a laceration to the left index finger.
Miner was attempting to install splitset rock bolt. Miner inserted bolt into drilled hole. While positioning driver into splitset, miner bumped splitset causing it to dislodge and fall from back striking him on bridge of nose. This caused a laceration requiring 6 stitches.