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Roof bolting operator was putting up the outside bolt in the first pattern row. The coal rib rolled out due to the canopy resting against the rib while operating. The rib roll struck the operator against his left side of his back causing lacerations. (Entry Width 17'11") (Rib Roll 8" thick - 15" wide - 20" long) (Hole being Drilled 26" from the rib)

The injured was shoveling loose coal along the right rib of the no. 4 face of the section when a small piece of coal rolled from the rib and struck him on the left ear. This resulted in a laceration which required sutures.

During the roof bolting cycle, the injured was installing a rib bracket, when a piece of the rib rolled and struck the injured. This resulted in a bruise to his back and left shoulder.

The injured was performing his duties as foreman on the MMU001-0, which was retreat mining. He was in the No. 4 entry of the section, when a piece of coal fell from the rib and struck him on the right side of his face. This resulted in bruise's above both eyes, his nose and his right hand.

INJURED LEANED AGAINST THE RIB TO REST WHEN THE RIB ROLLED OFF & STRUCK HIM.

Employee had been unloading timbers he parked the ram card and was walking to the intersection when he heard a popping and cracking sound. he turned around and saw the rib moving. employee tried to get out of the way of the rib role but was hit on the right leg and calf.

EE WAS TROUBLSHOOTING THE #3 SHUTTLE CAR WHICH HAD LOST ELECTRICAL POWER BEHIND THE CONTINUOUS MINER IN #6 ENTRY. EE WAS FACING THE SHUTTLE CAR WITH HIS BACK TOWARD THE RIB BEHIND THE REPAIRMAN "WORKING" AND TRIED TO GIVE A VERBAL WARNING. THE UPPER HALF OF RIB COLLAPSED AND FELL, KNOCKING HIM ON HIS LOWER BACK AND STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOOT.