Essential Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF, STRIKING EE OF LEFT LEG AND ANKLE
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May 2, 1998
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Essential Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS CHANGING DRILL STEEL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.
June 19, 1996
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS TRAMMING ROOF BOLT MACHINE IN #4 ENTRY ON LUBE MAINS SECTION. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FORM ROOF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT LEG AND FOOT.
Essential Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
OPERATING MINER WHEN ROCK FELL FROM TOP PIN TO RIB. FELL ON RT SHOULDER AND DOUBLED HIM OVER.
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL TO TRAM CONTINUOUS MINER. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN RIB AND ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIS RIGHT LEG AND FOOT.
Stoney Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER IN NO. 5 ENTRY (BELT). WHILE FINISHING CLEANING UP CUT ON RIGHT SIDE OF FACE, A KETTLE BOTTOM FELL OUT OF ROOF BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS IN THE 2ND ROW OF BOLT S OUTBY THE MINED CUT OF COAL.
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