Hubble Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object
Small piece of rock fell striking victim on right cheek causing a puncture wound.
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August 29, 2013
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hubble Mining Company, LLC · Struck by falling object
Riding 4-wheel buggy to surface, a small piece of draw rock fell from roof, 1/4" to 1/2" thick , 6" by 6" wide. The sharp edge hit him above left eye, making a cut that required 4 stitches.
Hubble Mining LLC · Struck by falling object
Employee was going thru cross cut 4 Right when a piece of rock fell from the roof striking his leg (left).
April 7, 2013
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hubble Mining LLC · Struck by falling object
Operator was standing beside bolter machine when a piece of draw rock fell. Hit him and knocked him into machine hitting his head on machine.
June 25, 2012
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hubble Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object
Bolter operator was drilling a hole to put up bolt and a rock fell hitting him on the right arm.
November 5, 2011
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object
Low Trac 6540 butted a hose. EE got off to look under to see what. Laid hand on top of machine when a piece of draw rock hit his hand. Broke fingers.
July 29, 2011
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object
EE was assisting the bolter crew when a piece of draw rock fell and hit him in the back and ankle. The rock 5 foot 3 inches 6 inches thick. EE didn't need medical attention a this time.
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object
PRE-Shifting the mine a draw rock fell from the top.
Hubble Mining Co. LLC · Struck by falling object
Operator was standing behind miner running coal and a piece of roof fell on his left foot.
July 1, 2010
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hubble Mining Co. LLC · Struck by falling object
Bolter sat up to bolt break and a piece of rock 2' long X 1' wide X1-3" thick fell between the canopy hitting operator on his right foot.
June 29, 2010
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object
Due to loose piece of draw rock falling from mine roof. Rock size approx 30" long 2" thick 1 ft wide.
May 30, 2006
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object
Draw rock.
August 28, 2005
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AROUND THE CAR. HE HAD HIS HAND ON TOP OF CAR AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS HAND
November 8, 2001
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object
WHILE TYING SHOE LACES A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON HAND.
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object
CAP COAL STRUCK EE ON RIGHT ANKLE.
May 11, 2000
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HANG CURTAIN AND A SMALLPIECE OF DRY ROCK FELL STRIKING NECK AND BACK. CAME BACK 5/12/00. LEFT AGAIN 5/15/00.
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