EE was operating the Joy Miner, when a piece of the rib slid down the rib, striking EE on the hip. EE stated to the S/C operator he was ok and continued to work. EE refused medical attention at the time of the incident and told the foreman he was fine.
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January 17, 2012
VA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Nine Mile Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object
May 26, 2010
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object
EE was roof bolting first cut at intersection, slag of rock fell between left rib and operator at #3 left break. EE was hit with the slab of rock causing serious injuries.
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