EE was loading supplies on a roof bolting machine, when a piece of rock fell from the rib (44inches long, 8 inches wide and 6 inches thick) striking EE on the right leg resulting in a laceration and 3 fractures to the lower leg (below EE's knee).
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September 17, 2024
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object
August 14, 2024
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object
Continuous Miner operator on the 006 MMU was installing a ventilation curtain when a piece of rock from the rib fell and struck them, causing lacerations to left arm and hand.
September 15, 2023
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object
Employee was standing in belt line entry preparing to belt up and was observing the area when a piece of the rib rolled out striking the employee on the right foot.
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