INJURED MEPLOYEE WAS KNEELING NEAR THE CONTINUOUS MIENR WHEN A SECTION OF ROCK 2"X12"X2'-3'. FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGTH THIGH.
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Showing all 7INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING THE MINER FROM ONE PILLAR BLOCK TO ANOTHER WITH A REMOTE CONSOLE, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND. PIECE OF ROCK WAS 8-10 INCHES ROUND, AND 0-4 INCHES THICK.
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A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE 2 TO 4 INCHES 2FT X 18 FT FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS TO SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK AND POSSIBLE CRAMPING NECK
PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN BOARDS CAUSING INJ TO LOWER BACK AREA.