April 11, 1988
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Redbud Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS SETTING SAFETY JACK IN #4 RT BRK WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT OF RIB PINNING EMPL. LOADER OPERATOR GOT ROCK OFF EMPL ROCK WAS 2" THICK BY 5'X2'. EMPL WAS TREATED FOR SHOCK & POS SIBLE BACK INJURY TRANSPORTED TO SURFACE ON SLED & TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.