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.
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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 .
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