May 2, 2006
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Midland Trail Mining LLC · Struck by falling object
Employee was assisting miner operator in handling miner cable while moving the machine. Employee was dragging cable outby and towards the left rib. A piece of rock struck the employee on the lower left leg. Miner proficency a factor, miner experience and knowledge a factor.