January 4, 2010
CO · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
McClane Canyon Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object
The employee was removing a kennedy stopping at crosscut 11, #4 entry of 7th South Panel. When he removed the panel closest to the rib, coal from the rib fell striking the employee on the neck and back. The employee suffered bruising to the neck and back.