Employee was installing boards on props to protect SCSR storage area when a rib rolled over and fell, striking him on his back knocking him to the mine floor. The coal rib also struck his feet. He worked the next two scheduled shifts but started missing on April 14. His first Dr. visit was April 15 when a left foot fracture was found after xrays were taken.
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April 9, 2009
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Centre Crown Mining LLC · Struck by falling object
November 8, 2008
IL · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Centre Crown Mining LLC · Struck by falling object
Employee was operating the continuous miner loading a ram when a rib fell striking the employee on the back of his right leg and knocking him into the ram car. He continued to work until Nov 18, 08 until which time his physician began treating him for an infection in the affected area of his right lower leg.
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