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Operator was assisting dozer with moving a large rock. He grabbed the rock with the bucket on a small corner of the rock. With subsequent pulling, a section of the rock broke off and flew through the windshield of the excavator, striking him in the hands and left knee.
Employee was working on 350 Payhauler rock truck. Had front section of hood off & crawled back through opening to check connections at ECM. His foot knocked a #5 bleeder line & ruptured it causing hot coolant to get on the calf of his left leg. He got down from truck & rinsed with cool water & put burn cream & sterile bandage on it.
Miner getting into 350 c payhauler truck. His foot slipped on the step and he grabbed the steering wheel to gain his balance. His hand was cut on the spinner knob bracket.
Employee stated that truck had stalled. The engine stopped. The truck rolled down the haul road and hit the berm, stopping suddenly. Miner was removed from the truck. Ambulance called. Treated and released from hospital. Employee was unconscious when the first person reached him.