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March 11, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maple Coal Co., LLC · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock fell and struck the EE on the right arm causing a small laceration 2 CM in length. This incident was discovered during a Part 50 Audit. The incident was not reported to the Safety Dept. due to no loss time. Sutures makes it reportable.

January 26, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maple Coal Co., LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee claims that while installing bolts in #1 entry a rock fell and struck him on the head, neck and shoulder. The employee worked until 2-13-10 when he went off work. The employee has had numerous back surgeries before this incident. The comp. board hearing concluded his incident would have contributed to his back problem. Discovered during Part 50 audit.

December 11, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maple Coal Co., LLC · Struck by falling object

While roof bolting a small piece of sharp rock fell and struck EE on shoulder. This incident was not reported to mine management until 12/14/09.

April 17, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maple Coal Co., LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee had hand laying on top of pump when a piece of rock fell and hit him on the back of his rt hand cutting it.

February 22, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maple Coal Co., LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting in #2 face, ee had set the outside bolt and swung bolter head in to set outside bolt in that row. A piece of rib rolled off and hit his left ankle. 001 section.

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