A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP, HIT EE IN THE HEAD. HE MISSED TWO DAYS WORK, WENT BACK ON AUGUST 1, 2003 IS NOW FINE.
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Showing all 4WALKING BESIDE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK ABOUT 12"W X 12"L X 2" THICK FELL FROM MINE ROOF HITTING EE RIGHT FOOT F/X TO RIGHT FOOT.
PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL WHILE THE AREA OF ROCK FALL WAS BEING CLEANED UP. THE INJURED WAS STRUCK IN SHOULDER, NECK, AND BACK, FRACTURING SEVERAL RIBS AND T-11 OF HIS SPINE.
A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS, STRIKING INJURED ON SHOULDER AND SIDE OF HAND.