EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE #5 HEADING. HIS GLOVE CAUGHT ON THE ROOF BOLT WHILE IT WAS SPINNING. IT DISLOCATED AND LACERATED HIS PINKY FINGER. THIS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION BUT HE RETUR NED TO WORK ON THE NEXT SCHEDULED DAY.
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Showing all 4INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAND GRINDER ON A PIECE OF METAL. THE GRINDER KICKED BACK & CUT HIM ON LEFT LEG. IT REQUIRED STITCHES BUT DID NOTMISS ANY WORK.
54730WAS A ROOF BOLTER OPER INSTALLING ROOFBOLTS. GOT FINGER BETWEEN ROOF BOLT PLATE AND THE ROOF ,HIT UP PRESSURE.
PUSHING BOLT UP WITH WRENCH ON BOLT. BENT WRENCH FLUE OFF. CAUGHT ARM BETWEEN TOP AND HEAD OF ROOF BOLTER.