July 30, 2003
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING MINER CUTTING. SITTING ON BUCKET APPROXIMATELY 6' AWAY FROM RIGHT RIB WHEN RIB ROLLED OFF (6' LONG, 2' THICK, 3' WIDE) AND STRUCK RIGHT KNEE/THIGH KNOCKING HIM OFF BUCKET