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September 12, 2024 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was on EE's knees operating the continuous miner when a piece of draw rock measuring 2'x2'x2" fell striking employee on EE's left foot

August 7, 2019 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a continuous miner when a piece of rock fell out between roof bolts striking employee.

May 29, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a scoop when a small piece of draw rock fell form the roof/rib and struck employee on the upper back.

March 19, 2012 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was installing line curtain using a Poco Stick. The Poco Stick slid backwards and dislodged a piece of draw rock that fell and struck EE on the forehead and eye.

August 24, 2010 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating the continuous miner when a piece of draw rock fell striking employee on head and shoulder.

March 20, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
San-West Coal Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell out between roof bolts and struck employee on the back. Rock measured approx. 3' x 5' x 1-8".

January 16, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
C & A Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top. When he started his drill steel, a piece of rock broke out from the top and hit him in the nose.

August 29, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double Take Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating shuttle car when a slab of rock fell from the roof striking him on top of his head.

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