Member was making a belt splice and a piece of metal from a ballpin hammer struck his left forearm causing a small puncture wound.
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Employee was installing a bolt when the drill chuck broke and bolt wrench struck his forearm.
Employee was walking up beltline to service feeder when a piece of rock fell and struck his head and neck
EE was helping make belt move, he was pulling on structure and slipped hurting his back
Employee was suppling the bolter when he walked into a roof bolt hanging from the top and hit his head, spraining his neck.
Using hammer to splice belt. Piece of metal chipped off & hit right wrist.
Unknown. Employee left property. Refused medical treatment. Hasn't made contact with any company officials. Will not return calls.
Employee panicked and drove 4-Wheeler into berm.
Loading tool box on 4-wheeler, he hurt his back.