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Miner was sitting on apron of screen before the Roto-Lift chipping clay out of fins while screen deck was not operating, but still energized. Roto-Lift started turning while miners feet were between fins, causing left leg to become crushed between Roto-Lift fin and frame of screen. EMS was called and miner transported to the ER.
Rock fell off screener striking employee on the head, causing a laceration to top of head. Employee was below screener using a torch to install a guard.
MECHANIC WAS DRILLING OUT A BROKEN BOLT ON LOADER BUCKET WHEN DRILL BIT BROKE AND A PIECE OF DRILL BIT FLEW UP INTO INJURED'S FACE. DRILL BIT FLEW UNDER SAFETY GLASSES AND CONTACTED LEFT EYE C AUSING IMMEDIATE PAIN FORCING EE TO SEEK MEDICALATTENTION. WE ARE STILL AWAITING OUTCOME OF SURGICAL REPAIR TO DETERMINE ANY FUTURE ISSUES OR POTENTIAL DISABILITIES OR LOSS OF USE.