After bolting a cut through employee noticed a loose rock and proceeded pulling the rock down with a slate bar. In doing so he inadvertently dislodged another rock causing it to fall pinning him down. The rock was removed by other employees present at the time. He was then given first aid and transported to the surface where EMS personnel took over.
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Showing all 5Employee was in a standing position when a piece of rock 4' x 2' x 1/2' fell from between roof bolts striking him on the right shoulder and lower neck.
Employee was in a standing position blocking roof bolts when a piece of rock 3'x1 1/2'x6" fell from the top striking him on the side of his left leg.
Employee was walking to get a timber when a peice of rock 3'x5'x1' x 0 fell from the roof striking him on his left shoulder, back and left leg. Employee continued to work light duty until 10/25/2005, the date of his operation.
EE WAS TRAVELING TO THE OUTSIDE AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT ON A JEEP, WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND AND CAUSING A LACERATION. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WITHIN 100' FROM THE O UTSIDE. HIS RIGHT HAND HAD TENDON AND NERVE DAMAGE REQUIRING CORRECTIVE SURGERY.