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I.E. was having a conversation with another employee at the roofbolter. While standing the roof began to make noise. While getting away from the area, the mine roof fell out and struck the I.E. causing multiple injuries.
I.E. was having a conversation with another employee at the roofbolter. While standing the roof began to make noise. While getting away from the area, the mine roof fell out and struck the I.E. causing multiple injuries.
I.E. was roof bolting installing their outside bolt. A piece of black shale fell out between the rib and the canopy measuring 1'x2'x2"Th. The rock struck them on the right shoulder. I.E. has continued to work until doctors restrictions took them off on 8-19-2024.
EE was taking down a kennedy stopping. A piece of rock fell from the roof and struck the EE on the right hand. Their hand was was between the rock and kennedy panel. This caused a fracture to their right middle finger. EE continued to work until 2-16-2024.
I.E. was loading bolts on bolter tray when a piece of shale (18"x18"x2"thick) fell from the roof and struck the I.E. in the right forearm. This caused a laceration that required stitches. I.E. has not missed any work.
I.E. was bolting a barrel notch. As they were drilling a hole, a piece of rock fell from the top and struck them on the left forearm. Rock measured 6"x6"x1/4"th. Employee received a laceration that required 3 staples. Employee finished their shift and has not missed work.
I.E. was cutting entry with continuous miner, when a rock measuring (3'x8"x3"thick) fell out from the edge of the screen wire and struck them in the head and shoulder. I.E. has worked full duty until surgery was needed on 2-9-2024.
I.E. just stood up from sitting on the back of the roof bolter to move into a cut to bolt. A rock fell from the roof measuring 5'Lx3.5'Wx3/4-1"th and struck the I.E. above their right eye. Caused a laceration requiring stitches. I.E. has not missed any work.
I.E. was drilling a hole to install a roof bolt. As they were drilling a small piece of rock broke loose and slid down the drill steel. The rock piece was slung from the steel and made contact with their chin. This caused a small laceration that required stitches. Employee has not missed work.