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EE was roof bolting when a bolt strap fell and cut his right forearm. Resulted in 7 stitches.
Employee was rockdusting 008 section at the intake. He accidently threw some rock dust in his eye while using the rockduster. His left eye was swollen and irritated. Seeked medical attention.
Employee was struck in the right elbow by a bolt wrench while bolting. No open wound or broken bones. Swelling and bruising occurred.
While installing a shaft on the Joy continuous miner on section 009, his right hand got caught in the machine, cutting the tip of his pinky finger. Required surgery.
While using a grinder, a foreign object flew into his left eye. He was wearing safety glasses. A minor injury. No lost time.
EE was roof bolting and when the drill head dropped down, the steel fell out of the hole, striking him in the head. EE was wearing hard hat. There were no lacerations or cuts. Not a serious injury.
HIT BY DRILL STEEL IN THE PROCESS OF DRILLING A BOLT HOLE.THE STEEL BENT & BROKE, HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT ARM AS HE WAS THROWING HIS ARM UP TO PROTECT HIS FACE.