EE WAS CUTTING COAL WITH REMOTE CONTROL MINER HE WAS SITTING BESIDE RIGHT RIB LOADING W CAR. CAP COAL FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS APPROX. 3'WX4'LX4"THICK. EE CHECKED TOP BEFORE SETTING DOWN WAS AL RIGHT CAP COAL HIT EE ON HARD HAT, BACK LEG BENDING HIM OVER BRUISED LEG.
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September 28, 1994
VA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mullins Coal Company Inc Of Va · Struck by falling object
August 22, 1988
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mullins #3 Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL ON ANKLE WHILE HELPING WITH MINER CABLE
Mullins #3 Inc · Struck by falling object
I NAME WAS WALK3NG AROUND MINER TO CK ON PUMP WHEN A PIECE OF COAL CAUGHT HIM.
August 31, 1984
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hi Top Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
HE HAD JUST FINISHED EATING HIS LUNCH WHEN A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD.CAUSING HIM TO FALL FACE DOWN.RESULTING IN A BRUISED SHOULDER AND NECK.
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