July 23, 2009
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Rhino Eastern LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EE was operating shuttle car headed to the continuous miner when rib (2' X 3') rolled off hitting him in right arm and shoulder. Injury resulted in application of splint to immobilize the injured area. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006070.