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April 12, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
XMV, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Scaling loose rock from top to keep everyone safe during retreat belt move. When small shale rock was pulled it triggered a larger one measured approx 3'x2'x1' in the middle tapering on all edges causing the large one to fall striking the miner on the outside of the left ankle and foot.

January 29, 2007 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
XMV, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The employee was in the process of moving timbers to start mining a lift. When he removed a timber near him, a piece of rock measuring approx. 7' x 3' x 18" fell between bolts and struck the employee.

July 22, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
XMV, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was setting timbers. Struck by draw rock

June 12, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
XMV, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While positioning the roof bolter to install roof bolts, a piece of draw rock fell and struck employee on upper back.

October 29, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
XMV, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Roof bolter operator swung canopy boom out, put up fust rib bolt swung canopy boom back in the put up bolt rock fell bolt top striking operator on back of leg.

November 4, 1999 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Top Gun Inc · Struck by falling object

JUST STARTED LOADING IN 2ND BRK. PIECE OF ROCK RFELL OUR BETWEEN RIB AND FIRST BOLT. HIT OPERATOR ON RIGHT FOOT.

September 3, 1999 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Top Gun Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR. GOT OFF SHUTTLE CAR TO HELP MINER OPERATOR REMOVE A PIECE OF ROCK. WHILE CRAWLING TOWARD MINER, PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN PIN AND RIB, HITTING ON BACK.

August 21, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Murphy'S Branch Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN BOLT, WHILE OPERATOR WAS CLEANING UP PLACE.

March 9, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Murphy'S Branch Inc · Struck by falling object

TRAMMING BUGGY AND ROCK FELL ON RIGHT ANKLE.

March 13, 1996 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Murphy'S Branch Inc · Struck by falling object

GETTING A TIMBER TO TRIM MINEER UP ON AND ROCK FELL BETWEEN PINS HIT HIS ARM, SIDE AND RIGHT LEG.

July 21, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tipple Mine Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE THE BUGGY OPERATOR WAS LOADING HIS BUGGY BEHIND THE CONTINUOUS MINER A PEACE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM IN SIDE OF THE HEAD.

November 7, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Murphy'S Branch Inc · Struck by falling object

SLUG FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING MAN ON THE LEFT LEG. BROKE BONE IN LEFT LEG JUST ABOVE THE ANKLE. THE ROCK WAS APPRX 3 1/2'X 2'X 6".

September 6, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tipple Mine Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS PERSON WAS PULLING UP SLACK ON MINER CABLE AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOFSPORT. IT HIT HIM ON LEFT ANKLE AND FOOT. IT PULLED LIGAMENTS IN ANKLE.

May 19, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Top Gun Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS WORKING ON MARIETTA MINER. SLUG FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING MAN ON BACK.

November 8, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Top Gun Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATION OF BUGGY ROCK FELL FROM ROOF.

September 25, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Navaro Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

SLUG FELL FROM TOP ON NECK AND BACK

August 16, 1984 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ramada Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK THE SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR ON THE KNEE AND SEVERELY BRUISED IT

September 15, 1983 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ramada Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS OPERATING SCOOP WHEN ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD

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