EE stated he was drilling roof bolt hole in mine roof, piece of draw rock fell from roof, struck EE on his left hand and caused contusion to left hand.
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October 13, 2008
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
August 13, 2007
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
Employee stated he was riding in mantrip & a piece of small black slate fell from mine roof & struck him on his chin causing a small laceration requiring five stitches. Employee did not miss any work.
November 5, 2001
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN RUNNING SITES ON THE #3 RETURN ENTRY.
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