May 17, 2006
OH · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Steuben Coal - Anthony Mining, Ltd. · Struck by falling object
Rain had occurred a couple of days prior to accident; also heavy rain was present at time of accident. While contractor was loading blasting holes next to highwall, a rock fell from the highwall, hitting the man in his left leg. Man was taken to hospital. He was diagnosed with a left lower shin bruise.