Loose draw rock struck the miner, resulting in a broken shoulder.
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Showing all 5While installing a roof bolt a piece of draw rock fell striking the victim on his left hip.
While preparing to begin bolting, a rock fell from mine roof striking the victim on his right shoulder and arm.
EE was cleaning dust hose on roof bolter, when a piece of draw rock measuring 8" X 16" x 3" fell, striking him on the side of his back and hit his left leg.
EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING DOWN PUTTING A GREASE PLUG IN THE SECTION BELTTAIL ROLLER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING APPROX 24 INCHES BY 30 INCHES, 3-4INCHES THICK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT LEG.