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September 17, 2024 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was loading supplies on a roof bolting machine, when a piece of rock fell from the rib (44inches long, 8 inches wide and 6 inches thick) striking EE on the right leg resulting in a laceration and 3 fractures to the lower leg (below EE's knee).

September 15, 2023 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing in belt line entry preparing to belt up and was observing the area when a piece of the rib rolled out striking the employee on the right foot.

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