McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Struck by falling object
EE was working on continuous miner. A piece of draw rock fell from the top striking the EE in lower back.
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July 16, 2015
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Struck by falling object
EE was shoveling on his knees, a piece of rock fell striking him in the lower back.
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Struck by falling object
EE was operating the C/M. EE was struck by a piece of draw rock on the right leg.
December 16, 2014
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co. · Struck by falling object
EE had put last row of bolts up. The pin crew had backed up to install a cable bolt. EE was trying to remove a broke piece of steel out of drill pot and a piece of rock measuring 24"x18"x3" thick fell striking EE on the back of the neck and left hand. EE received two stitches in his left hand.
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