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October 30, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

While hanging shuttle car cable draw rock fell from between bolts and hit EE on left leg and foot. Rock size 40" wide 10' long and 6" thick.

September 10, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was changing bits when draw rock fell out and struck him on head and shoulders.

June 26, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was over seeing repair work to roof bolter, while helping remove lid rock fell from between roof support striking him on foot.

February 7, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was shoveling offside of #1 belt at break #8 when a piece of draw rock fell hitting the left leg and foot.

August 9, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Drawrock fell while EE was changing pinner bits-knocking EE to ground

February 13, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was reaching across front of Mac 8 to get tools-a piece of draw rock fell hitting EE on right upper back knocking him onto the Mac 8 and hitting his head.

January 30, 2012 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was greasing the Right Miner when a 10" long 4" wide and 3" thick allegedly fell from the top striking EE on head. There were no witnesses to this incident. Note: this EE has only worked one day at this mine .

January 26, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was drilling outside hole and a piece of rock 6 ft long and 8 inches thick fell and hit him on the head, neck and left shoulder. Note: EE RTW on Friday and worked his regular duties no complaints, did not inform supervisor that he went to hospital. Began missing work Monday 1.30.12

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