EE was traveling between #2 and #3 drive to fix a waterline leak. EE lost his hack saw, got off to get it when a piece of slate hit his shoulder. He rode his buggy outside opened two man doors, 911 was called about 9:00 p.m. they arrived about 9:25 EE was taken to the E.R. and released.
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Showing all 9Grinding piece of metal on belt structure - the grinder kicked back - hit him on forehead - making laceration
Employee was putting belt skirt in place, using slate bar which slipped out of his hand, came back & hit him above right eye on forehead. Went to ER - did not report Wk Comp to hospital or employer.
Employee was bending a 42" roof bolt said he strained right hip.
Employee got a blister on his left leg from crawling. It got an infection from that.
Employee was moving miner cable when he strained himself near right abdomen (including groin area).
Employee stated he was turning around in the deck of his shuttle car when continuious miner backed up bumping car and pushing him to back. Stated he bumped his back against roof (height approx. 4 1/2 ft) and did not want ambulance or medical care. Rode out side on 3 wheeler.
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE ROADWAYS ON INTAKE WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF WHILE OPERATING A SCOOP.
EMPLOYEE SAID HE STRAINED HIMSELF WHILE SHOVELING BELT WITH #4 COAL SHOVEL.