March 29, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Harlan Wallins Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE TOP WAS CHANGING FROM SLATE TO SANDSTONE AND IT WAS BEING STRAPPED. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE STRAPS AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE LOWER BACK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING IN THE #5 ENTRY WHEN THE DRAW ROCK FELL.