July 8, 2015
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object
While moving the continuous miner into #4 entry, the machine hit the rib corner and a piece of coal slid out striking the employee's right leg, causing a fracture to his ankle.