At approximately 12 pm a rock fell from the top on the operator's side of the bolt machine and struck EE. EE was struck in the right leg resulting in a fractured lower leg. The rock measured 30 inches long 24 inches wide and 1 inch thick on both ends.
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January 24, 2024
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Covol Fuels No.3 LLC · Struck by falling object
March 23, 2022
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Covol Fuels No.3 LLC · Struck by falling object
EE was bolting in the #3 entry on the 001 section and piece of rock fell striking EE on both feet.
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