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August 25, 2010 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keokee Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was watching the belt & had his hand on the belt rope & a small piece of draw rock fell & mashed the end of his ring finger on left hand. Tip of left finger was amputated by doctor.

February 14, 2009 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keokee Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was riding outside on the mantrip, when a piece of little drawrock fell and hit his safety glasses and his safety glasses caused a skinned spot on the left side of his nose. It was cleaned and a band-aid put on the scrape. Did not go to the doctor.

August 7, 2006 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sigmon Coal Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A small piece of draw rock fell and struck EE on the head causing a mild concussion.

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