Employee was installing roof bolt when a coal rib (2' long, 18" wide, and 2" thick) rolled off and hit his left ankle. Coal fell in loose pieces and accident occurred in #6 entry 150' inby SS# 2055
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October 3, 2011
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Osaka Mining Corporation · Struck by rolling or sliding object
May 4, 2009
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Osaka Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object
The EE was installing a roof bolt next to the rib, when a piece of rock fell from the rib and struck his right ankle. This resulted ni a bruise to his ankle.
April 12, 2007
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Osaka Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object
The employee was hanging a ventilation curtain when a piece of rock fell from the rib and struck him on his right foot resulting in a fracture.
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