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January 31, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was reaching for a roof bolt plate when a piece of draw rock fell, striking his left fore finger. He was taken to ST. Joseph Martin Hospital and received X-rays. It was determined that a small piece of metal from the plate had penetrated his finger and that he would receive surgery later to have it removed.

June 27, 2012 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Victim (Examiner) claims to have been struck between the shoulders with a piece of rock. He was taken to a local hospital where he received x-rays and was released to return to work the next d ay. He hasn't returned to work as of 6-29-12 and cannot be reached for an explanation.

January 10, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Redhawk Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

A Piece of draw rock fell from in between the first row of bolts and the rib in # 7 right section and struck victim in the leg.

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