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November 9, 2021 UT · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Emery County Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The Employee was standing on a ladder to place a cap piece on top of a temporary roof support when a piece of coal fell from the face and struck the ladder and employee. Employee fell to the ground and the piece of coal landed on right leg.

October 28, 2020 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Emery County Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling the ribs in the 4th East Mains when a piece of coal fell from the rib and struck the employee on top of hard hat and left foot. Employee was diagnosed to have sustained contusion and neck strain.

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