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Struck by rock that fell from top and clipped employee hard hat and arm causing laceration to EE's left forearm. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was working on air lock doors when a rock fell from roof and struck EE's lip. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.

Employee was cleaning slate off of the top of EE's canopy when another piece of slate came down and hit slate bar and a piece hit EE's face. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was working on LW face at 12 shield when rock came over handrail and struck the back of their leg. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was at the miner when a piece of rock fell from between straps and struck the top of EE's foot causing a contusion. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was standing on side of center bolter waiting to bolt when a piece of slate fell and struck their neck and part of their leg. PPE was not factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was standing beside the continuous miner waiting to connect and hang the next ventilation tube. While they were waiting the top fell out between the roof straps and struck them knocking off their hard hat. A small piece of coal/rock followed and struck the top of their head causing a small cut. They received one staple to close the cut. Returned to work their next shift.

The employee was reaching for a bolt when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE on EE's right index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Injured installing rib bolt while cutting turn 3-2 at 115 block 9 North when a piece of the rock brow fell out and struck EE's left shin resulting in a laceration that required 9 sutures to close. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Employee was standing near the LW headgate watching a job, when a rock fell from between straps and struck the back of their ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

While walking on the beltline, a rock fell from the top and struck the back of the employees neck and then landed on EE's hand.

Employee was prepping bolts at the miner when rib fell out and a piece hit them on the back causing an abrasion and bruising. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.

Employee was struck by a rock on left hand/wrist that had fallen from in between 4 and 5 shield. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was assisting with installing rail in a spur when a piece of slate fell and struck neck and shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was walking down the Longwall face when piece of rock came out of the pan line and struck their leg. PPE was not an issue, mining systems was not an issue, compliance with rules and regulations was not an issue.

Employee was hanging a run through curtain when a rock fell from the top, striking EE in the right shoulder and right ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Injured employee was assisting a co-worker hang a ventilation tube from the mine roof at the face beside the continuous miner. As they were hanging the tube in place, a rock fell from above the tube and struck employee on EE's right shoulder and upper leg / thigh area. Has swelling and bruising to EE's leg. No rules/regulations were violated and employee has training & experience.

Employee was bolting at 1-28 on the belt when a rock fell from the top and struck EE on the shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was throwing miner slack against the rib when EE was struck by a rock that had fallen from the roof. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

A rock fell out of the roof on a beltline and struck employee in the ankle. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Injured was bolting off side of miner in St Leo 113 blk 3-2 with new section of roof mesh, not bolted to top yet, on the miner when a piece of coal (3'x3'x5") dislodged, slid down the screen, bounced off the rib and struck EE, resulting in a fracture to the L1 vertebrae. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

Injured employee was roof bolting from the continuous miner at the face on 8W CM Section. After installing a bolt, employee walked back to the bolt tray to get another bolt and a piece of coal fell from the roof and struck EE on the right shoulder. Employee stated roof conditions were good and coal fell without warning. Has pain & soreness and possible Labrum damage.

Employee was repositioning the pan line bolter when EE was struck by a rock on EE's left ankle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was walking onto the face when a rock came down between straps and struck EE's neck and back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rule and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was operating miner when rock fell out between straps and struck EE on the head and shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was hanging up water line when a piece of slate fell from roof and hit EE's wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was installing a shuttle car canopy when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE's right hand, causing EE's right ring finger to become caught between the rock and the canopy and resulting in a fracture to EE's finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was walking back from faces when a piece of slate fell from top and hit the top of their hand. Mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, PPE was a factor.

Hanging curtain when a rock fell from between the roof straps and struck left foot. Compliance with rules/regulations, PPE, mining equipment/systems are not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was miner bolting when a piece of slate fell and hit EE on top of EE's head. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was bolting a corner when the brow rolled out and struck EE's ankle/leg. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was changing bits in the miner when a rock fell from between the straps and struck EE, causing a laceration to EE's left ear and striking EE's neck and shoulder. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was rib pinning when rock struck the top of EE's head. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was center bolting when a piece of slate came down and struck shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was working in the pit at the longwall teardown and while digging out the bottom to construct a crib by the walker shields, a rock fell from the top and struck the employee on the left foot. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Injured employee was walking up the #3 entry toward the continuous miner when a piece of coal 4-6" thick fell from between roof straps and struck employee on the back of head/neck/shoulders. Has pain and soreness and is off work awaiting an MRI. X-rays were negative. Normal roof conditions at accident location.

Employee was pulling on a piece of k-wall foram that was attached to the top. As EE pulled on it, a rock fell from the top and hit EE in the back of the head, knocking EE's hat off and pushing EE to the ground. Was knocked unconscious for a second.

Employee was working in the setup face of the longwall when a piece of coal/rock fell out of the top, striking EE on EE's left side. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

A small piece of rock dislodged and struck employee in the hard hat. Employee was taken to a hospital to be evaluated as a precautionary measure and was excused for the following shift. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.

Employee was replacing the longwall headgate drive winch. As EE was removing bolts from the winch, a piece of coal/rock fell out from between the roof channel straps and struck the back of EE's leg forcing EE against the headgate drive. EE has pain and swelling in the right knee and ankle. No rules or regulations were violated.

Employee was struck by a rock on that hand. The employee received a fracture and 4 sutures to EE's left index finger. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Injured was on right side of miner on 6W section installing a ventilation tube when some roof material (size unknown) dislodged and struck EE's hard hat, causing EE to fall down. No issues with compliance, equipment, job skills, proficiency, training or PPE.

Employee was roof bolting on the right side of the CM and was advancing /adjusting the ventilation tubing when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE's right lower leg breaking the tibia & fibula bones above the ankle. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

Employee was loading supplies on the miner when EE was struck by a rock that had fallen from the rib. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Injured employee was roof bolting on the left side of the CM. As EE was installing a bolt and roof screen, a piece of rock fell and struck employee's left shoulder causing contusions/abrasions and pain. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

Injured employee was standing near the right side roof bolter station of the CM. CM was being serviced and injured employee handed a bucket of bit inserts to another employee and a small piece of coal/rock fell and struck the top of EE's right hand causing a laceration. Employee received 11 stitches to close the cut. Returned to work the next shift.

Employee was rib pinning when EE scaled roof and rib and a piece of rock came down on EE's arm. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor

Employee was sheaving in a crosscut when a piece of slate dislodged and caused a laceration on the back of EE's neck. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.

Employee was struck by a rock on EE's left shoulder that had fallen from the roof. The employee received a contusion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Employee was bolting on center bolter when EE was struck by a piece of slate on the elbow. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.