Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED PER8ON WAS INSTALLING ROOF TRUSSES. THEY STARTED THAT WHILE INSTALLING ONE OG THE TRUSSES A PIECE OF ROOF STONE FELL AND STRUCK HIM AND INJURED HIS NECK.
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July 1, 1986
OH · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE PERSON HAD 4UST GOTTEN OUT OF THE MANTRIP & BEGAN WALKING TOWARD THE SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF STONE 48" X 25" X 2" FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS & STRUCK HIM. THIS BECAME A REPORTABLE INJURY AS OF 712-86 DUE TO MEDICAL TREATMENT & LOST WORKDAYS.
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE REMOVING 5 TROLLEY WIRE HANGER AND INSULATOR A PIECE OF STONE APPROX.72'X40'X10'FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK THE PERSON.
October 23, 1985
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE PERSON STATED THAT HE HAD JUST INSTALLED A ROOF BOLT AND WAS WAITING FOR THE RESIN TO SET UP. HE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE DRILL WITH HIS LEFT HAND ON THE DRILL. A PIECE OF STONE FELL FROM B ETWEEN THE BOLTS AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT HAND.
March 15, 1984
OH · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF STONE 52"X33"X3"-4" THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS & STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD WITH STRAIGHT DOWNWARD FORCE.
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