May 5, 1997
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING VENTILATION CURTAIN TO THE FACE OF NO. 1 ENTRY WHEN THE RIGHT RIB RASHED OUT STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK. THIS CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL ON HIS LEFT KNEE. RIB WAS APPROX. 2' X 2' X 8" .