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Employee was drilling hole for roof bolt when a piece of draw rock fell from top striking his right hand between pinky and ring finger. Rock was approx 12" x 6" x 4".
Employee was helping bolt a lid on diesel scoop. A piece of draw rock approx. 10" x 4" x 1" fell striking him on his left middle finger.
The individual was haying the miner cable and water line when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on top of the left foot.
EE was operating bolt machine while putting the last roll in the #4 heading when a piece of rock fell from the t-bar mashing his right hand on the drill pot. The rock measured 3' long x 10" wide and 8" thick.
EE was bolting top in #1 entry when a piece of draw rock fell striking his left hand.
While cleaning rock off the drill head of the roof bolter a piece of draw rock fell from between the bolts hitting the individual on the right shoulder and lower back.
EE was installing bolts on fresh turn in at ZRT break, a piece of rock fell from the top and rib bouncing off the canopy. The rock struck EE on the left shoulder and forearm and slid down his back. This resulted in a fracture of the left radius.
EE was bolting when he started drilling a hole a piece of rock broke loose catching his little finger between the rock and the drillpot.
EE and witness were removing a metal Kennedy stopper. While removing the last panel a piece of draw rock fell striking the EE on the head knocking the EE to the ground injuring the EE's head, shoulder and ribs.
The individual was operating the roof bolter in the #4 entry. As he was looking up at the roof while operating the roof bolting machine, a small piece of rock fell from the roof, striking the individual in the right eye.
The individual was installing a roof bolt when a piece of draw rock fell. The draw rock struck the edge of the tray of the roof bolting machine which caused the rock to break. A piece of the rock struck the individual's left wrist.
The employee was operating a continuous mining machine when a piece of draw rock fell out between roof bolts. The rock struck him on top of his head and bent his neck forward resulting in a strain to his neck.
Employee was operating a roof bolter in the No. 6 entry. While putting up a box a piece of draw rock fell striking the employee across the bridge of the nose.
Employee was taking down a metal kenny brattice when a piece of draw rock fell from top hitting his thumb and forefinger on left hand.
EE was operating roof bolter, rock fell from roof, striking EE on left hand. To correct the problem, EE was told to keep hand off of drill head and observe top before starting to bolt.
Employee was roof bolting the No 12 entry lt. brk. when a small piece of draw rock fell out hitting the employee on the nose and lip, requiring (6) stitches.
The employee was going through a curtain in the No. 15 entry. The employee accidentally kicked the pogo stick holding the curtain in place. When pogo stick was kicked a piece of draw rock approximately 18" x 18" x 1" thick fell hitting employee on hat and shoulder, then hit the employee's rt. hand. This created or caused cut, requiring stitches.
Employee was bolting top when a piece of rock fell in fron of ATRS and rolled back striking his left leg.
Employee was putting up outside bolt when a piece of drawrock fell between T-Bar and inside bolt. Rock struck him on the head forcing him to the ground.
Employee was changing wrench on the drill or roof bolter when a piece of rock fell out inby the ATRS and rolled back, pinning the employee's left leg against the drillhead.
The employee was getting in the deck of the shuttle car when a piece of draw fell from the mine roof and struck him on his right shoulder.
EE was switching seats on the shuttle car when a piece of rock fell out hitting him on the lower left shoulder.
EE was roof bolting on MMU No 002 section. EE placed metal strap across ATRS on roof bolter. A piece of rock approx 2' X 2' X 4 1/2" thick fell, striking EE on top of the head.
The injured was drilling a roof bolt hole, when a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the right forearm. This resulted in a laceration, which required sutures.
While drilling a hole for a roof bolt, a piece of draw rock fell striking his left hand against drill pot resulting in a laceration.
The employee was operating a Fletcher roof bolter in the #4 right crosscut. While drilling a piece of rock broke loose hitting him in the mouth.
The injured was cleaning the dust box on the roof bolting machine when a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on his head and neck.
The injured was in the process of installing a roof bolt when a piece of draw rock fell and struck his left leg.
The injured was installing roof bolts when a small piece of rock rolled from the rib and struck his left rib. This resulted in a bruise to his knee.
Employee was roof bolting with walk thru double head fletcher when a piece of rock approx. 1 ft round 0"-3" thick fell from the roof hitting the employee on the left forearm, cutting forearm approx. 3" long.
The employee was operating a roof bolting machine and was installing roof bolts in the face of the right. A small piece of draw rock fell and struck his right forearm causing a laceration which required sutures.
While roof bolting, a piece of draw rock fell striking his left forearm & wrist.
The injured was operating a continuous mining machine in the No. 7 Heading of the 1 North section (about 95' inby S.S.#597). He was loading the final shuttle car from the face of the place, when a piece of roof bolted rock measuring about 71" long X 39" wide X 18" thick fell, striking the injured, bruising his right shoulder.
Employee was knocking insert down in drill pot when rock fell from top hitting his two middle fingers on right hand.
EE was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from the top striking his right forearm.
EE was installing roof bolts using a dual head bolting machine. EE walked to the back of the machine to get a box of resign, when a piece of draw rock fell striking his right forearm. The injury resulted in a fracture and a laceration which required suitures.
EE was operating a dual head roof bolter with outside controls. He was installing his first bolt and after he swung the head to the center to install the second bolt, part of a loose brow fell and struck him on his back and legs.
EE was at back of roof bolter eating, when a piece of rock dislodged from roof and fell striking him on his left wrist. EE had a sizeable laceration along with possible fracture of wrist. Amendment: EE went on work restrictions due to this injury beginning 4/9/08.
The EE was installing a roof bolt, when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and caught his finger against the drill head. This resulted in a laceration which required sutures.
The EE was installing roof bolts. He installed the rib bolt and as he repositioned the drill head to install the second bolt, a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the shoulder.
The injured was drilling a rope bolt hole when a small piece of draw rock fell and struck him on his right arm. This reaulted in a laceration which required sutures.
Rock fell between roof bolt and rib striking employee on shoulder and lower back.
Employee was putting up last row of bolts in #3 entry on 003 section. When he swung the head in to put up the next bolt a piece of rock with a sharp side fell and struck him on the forearm.
Employee was operating a miner when rock fell from top striking him on head, shoulder and neck.
The EE was installing roof bolts when a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof & struck him on the left foot.
Employee was injured by a piece of falling draw rock (bruised back)
While roof bolting, employee was removing steel from chuck when a piece of draw rock fell from top striking his right little finger.
When employee put drill steel against top a piece of rock broke loose and fell striking his right index finger.
The injured had drilled a roof bolt. As he was inserting a roof bolt into the hole, a piece of draw rock fell, striking him on his right foot. This resulted in fractures to 3 toes.
EE was roof bolting when a rock fell from top, striking EE on his left shoulder. Rock was approx 2" thick X 2' long.