While mining with the continuous miner, an old abandoned mine was cut into, releasing water.
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Showing all 5While the ee was driving a pin into the ripper chain on the continuous miner with a hammer, a piece of steel became lodged in his right eye.
Employee stated that he hit his right knee on the side of a bridge conveyor while attempting to cross it.
Employee stated that he tripped, causing him to fall toward a bridge conveyor with the conveyor chain operating. Employee stated that he then took a step to avoid falling, stepping into the operating bridge chain of the carrier.
Stated that he twisted his knee while kicking a rock off of a piece of belt that he was going to pull out of the mine with a scoop.