Employee was on-shifting the 9N#3 entry from the mouth to the 25 break t-car. The employee had gone through the first check curtain located just inby #4 break and was headed towards the 2nd check curtain when a rock, approximately 3' x 3' x 1' thick, fell from the top and struck the employee on the hard hat driving ee to the ground.
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Mostrando 50 de 56Employee had just finished installing a rib bolt when a rock fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in the head causing a laceration just above the left eye.
Employee was installing roof support when a rock fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in left bicep causing a laceration.
Employee was installing permanent roof support when a rock measuring 12" x 12" x 3.75" fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in the top back of EE's hard hat.
Employee was placing the trolley pole back onto the trolley wire when a rock fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in the right side of head and back.
A rock measuring 10" x 8" x 1" to 1/2" fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in the right cheek and upper lip causing lacerations to both the cheek and lip.
Employee was struck by a rock (12"x6.5"x2") in the top of hard hat while operating a rail mounted jeep along 8 Haulage Bypass causing an abrasion and contusion to the head.
Employee was struck in the back by a rock measuring 2' wide x 2' Long x 1 1/2" thick, causing a contusion to the employee's lower right back and hip.
Employee was advancing a longwall shield when a rock struck the employee in the middle of the back.
Employee was crawling along the longwall when a rock struck the employee in the right foot.
Employee was struck in the left hand by a rock when it fell between two longwall shields.
Employee was struck in the shoulder by a rock, this caused the employee to fall. The rock came to rest on the employee's left foot
Employee was standing by tray of roof bolter when a rock fell out of the mine roof, struck the ventilation tubing, and then struck the employee. Employee was released and returned to work on 3/18/2016. Employee sought additional medical attention on 3/21/2016.
Injured and witness were standing at the ch4 monitors, when the miner quit tramming. A slicken sided rock 8'x6'x3' fell on the boom and slid down the operators side breaking and striking injured on the top of his right foot. He was transported to the hospital. Treated and referred to a specialist.
Employee was operating continuous miner when a rock fell out of the top and struck him on the right hand.
Employee was installing belt support in #1 entry when a rock fell out of the top and struck him on the right arm.
While sitting on the roof bolter, eating his lunch, a piece of slate fell out of the top and struck him on the back of the neck.
While installing an outside bolt on a section, a rock fell out of the top and struck the employee on the left arm.
Employee was installing roof bolts, when a rock fell out of the top and struck him on the right forearm.
Employee was removing an air line on the Longwall, when a brow that was supported by a screw jack, fell and struck the employee in the back.
The employee was bolting and a rock fell out of the top and struck him on the right forearm. The employee finished the shift, but did not report it to his supervisor. He clocked out upon completion of shift, and went to the doctor of his own accord.
Employee was taking cable doors off around #63 shield, when a piece of rock fell from top and striking employee on the right ring finger.
The injured employee was observing employees hook up come-a-longs over the drive, when pressure as added to the come-a-longs a rock fell from the top, striking the employee on the left hand.
Employee was leaving work area and traveling in a Mantrip towards the bottom, when a rock from the top, fell and struck injured employee in the right cheek.
EE was underground hanging pumpable bag. Timber creeled out & a large rock fell from top, pinned him to mine floor from knees to upper body.
Working underground hanging bags & cleaning up. Timber creeled & rock fell from top, struck him on arm.
Employee removed his right hand metacarpal glove to tighten a restraining bolt on a cable. As he finished the job, a rock fell from the top and glanced off his hard had, striking him on the back of the right hand at the index finger knuckle. He was treated at Welch Emergency and diagnosed with a chipped bone.
Employee was roof bolting in the #1 face on 9F section when a piece of roof rock 2'W x 3'L x 3" thick fell and struck him in the face.
A small piece of roof rock fell from the top and struck an employee on the forearm, causing an abrasion.
Employee was working on a longwall shield when a piece of rock approximately 15"x14"x1" thick fell between two shields and struck him on the right shoulder.
Employee was holding a ladder for another employee. As they were hanging a piece of mine curtain, a rock approximately 18"x14"x1" thick fell from the mine roof, striking the employee holding the ladder on the left hand.
A piece of roof rock approximately 1' x 1.5' x 3.5" thick slid off of a piece of ventilation tubing and struck employee on left shoulder.
Employee was scaling top when a piece of rock approximately 3' x 4' x 6" thick slid off of a strap and struck him on the left shoulder.
Employee was roof bolting when a piece of roof rock measuring 10.5" x 5" x 2" thick fell and struck his canopy and bounced into his right shoulder.
A piece of roof rock measuring approximately 22" x 43" x 1" thick fell out between 2 roof bolts on the 9E working section and struck an employee on top of his hard hat. Employee didn't miss any work due to this incident until 3/05/2010.
Individual was crawling to the head when he crawled between 4&5 shield a rock fell between the shields and struck the injured on the leg.
Injured was cleaning beside the belt and track at the Y when a rock 16"x5"x1" fell from the roof striking him in the middle of the back.
Injured was in the face of the longwall removing tools used to drill face. He was at #111 shield when the face and draw rock 8' wide gave way falling into the conveyor striking him on his left shoulder. This caused a hairline fracture to his left shoulder area.
Injured was riding in an open mantrip when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck the injured on the neck and shoulder.
Injured was replacing a roof bolt that had been damaged. After starting to drill a piece of rock measuring 88 inches long by 36 inches wide by 6 inches thick fell and struck individual on the left ankle.
Injured was replacing a roof bolt that had been damaged. After starting to drill a piece of rock measuring 88 inches long by 36 inches wide by 6 inches thick fell and struck individual on the head and neck.
Injured was in between shield 123 and 124. When a rock 11"x12"x3" fell from the roof striking him on the head. Causing him to be knocked out for 20 seconds or so. Injured was transported to the hospital to be checked out.
Injured was struck in the neck and back when a loose piece of rock fell and struck the injured.
Injured was picking up a crib block when a piece of rock 6 inches by 6 inches and 0 to .5 inches thick fell and struck the injured on the right ear. The injury required 4 stitches to close the laceration.
Injured was bolting when a piece of rock pushed the rock shield in and caught him between the machine and rock shield.
Injured was moving a gob switch when a piece of rock 1 foot by 1.5 feet by 1 inch thick struck the top of his right hand resulting in a laceration which required 25 stitches.
Injured was installing monorail bolts. After scaling some small pieces of rock from the top, he began drilling a hole. After the hole was drilled about a foot, a piece of rock appproximately 12"x 12" fell out and struck him between his right index finger and his middle finger. Injured was wearing gloves. He received seven stitches.
Injured was knocking a block out of a stopping when a piece of roof rock fell and struck him on the right forearm. This resulted in a laceration requiring 4 stitches.
Injured was standing in a crosscut when a piece of rock measuring 41"x27"x1" thick fell from between the roof bolts and rib and struck him on the back of the neck.
Injured had just installed a roof bolt and as he was reaching to remove his wrench a piece of rock measuring 18"x6"x4" thick fell and struck injured on both the right hand and right wrist.