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Cutting machine was cutting #1 entry when water started coming in. We evacuated the men & made provisions to pump water. After the water had cleared, it was determined we had cut into a cone hole drilled from above.
Scoop operator was dumping coal onto section tailpiece. He accidentally knocked the guard off of the tailpiece roller & caused the section belt to gob off. He helped the tailpiece man clean it up. According to the tailpiece man, after cleaning, the belt was turned on before the guard was put back on. Emp. tripped & put hand in roller.
Injured employee was riding a 3 wheel ride and turned to go over to the next entry and hit a scoop that was left unattended with the lights off. The collision caused the injured employee to hit his head in the roof causing a laceration to the right temple area.
Employee was bolting an area shot out for clearance. He was installing the bolts out of sequence when a piece of draw rock fell on his back.
EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING BESIDE ROOF BOLTER & CAUGHT SHOULDER ON ROOF BOLT.