Man was watching bolt man pin up spot bolt, when a piece of rock fell striking machine. Man had his hand on side of machine where rock landed, rock was 2'X1'X8" thick. Rock landed on his left hand catching and cutting his ring finger.
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July 17, 2010
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The New West Virginia Mining Company · Struck by falling object
June 30, 2010
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The New West Virginia Mining Company · Struck by falling object
Man was bolting roof, small rock fell after putting up bolt, hitting left hand because he had hand lying on canopy.
June 8, 2010
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The New West Virginia Mining Company · Struck by falling object
Injured says he came thru man door on belt line and a piece of rock fell from the top hitting his leg and scraping skin. Victim says he just wanted to report it and then later says he went to the doctor.
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