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Changing bits on shearer, rotating drum with hand. Sprags were extended shields set, pan pulled back as far as possible. A small rock fell from face striking small finger between bit and rock on left hand causing fractured bone and laceration to the middle phalanx of small finger. The medical team at the hospital removed the top part of the finger. 3 days later closed injury.

Turning xcut cap rock fell thru roof mesh hitting continuous mining machine. Rock ricocheted off striking mine operator. Causing injuries to left leg, right ankle, pelvis, Abrasions left shoulder

Rock in face conveyor, was in the process of drilling and shooting the rock. When moving to load the 5th hole, noticed movement in the rock. Told everyone to clear the pan, rock caught the right foot, amputating all toes on right foot.

Was watching and helping with blasting, standing on toes of shields. EE could hear rock falling, went to get out of way when EE was hit by a piece of rock on the hard hat. Knocking of hard hat of head. Started looking for hard hat, found and signaled for help. Then continues down face to get more help.

Rock in face conveyor, was in process of drilling and shooting rock. When moving to load the fifth hole, noticed movement in the rock, started to leap over pan, the rock pinned EE against spill tray. Pinning both lower legs against spill tray. Fracturing both legs(lower leg bones) and pelvis.

Cutting the tailgate out, was headed toward the headgate, getting ready to turn around to cut snake out when a slab of rock came over the spill tray hitting the left leg.

employee was walking down the LW face towards the HG, going through spotted shields a rock fell from between shields hitting the left thumb causing laceration and breaking the tip of it.

An employee was assisting with installation of supplemental roof support using a cobra drill when a piece of roof rock struck him on the left pinky finger.

Employee was helping hang roof mesh for the long wall move when a rock fell between the shields and struck employee on the hand.

An employee were assisting in placing roof mesh on the ATRS of the roof bolter machine when cap rock from the roof fell striking the employee on the right forearm fracturing arm.

An employee was assisting in placing roof mesh on the roof bolting machine when cap rock from the roof fell striking the employee on the back fracturing pelvis.

Large fall behind longwall shields caused air concussion that pushed employee into coal rib of #3 entry (headgate). Injury to employee includes cut on top of head, broken ribs, broken scapula. Employee was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries.