GR Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
Employee was seated waiting for miner operator to assist him during which time a rock fell from mine top striking lower right leg/ankle
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August 10, 2005
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ember Contracting Inc. · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING MINE TOP IN #6 ENTRY AND A ROCK FELL FROM TOP, STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE UPPER BACK / NECK AREA CAUSING BRUISING AND SORENESS. THERE WERE NO FRACTURES OR LACERATIONS.
July 28, 2005
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ember Contracting Inc · Struck by falling object
Employee was bolting roof top and a rock fell striking his left hand pinky finger and mashing it against pinner.
January 2, 2002
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ember Contracting Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS HANGING VENTILATION CURTAINS AND A ROCK FELL FROM MINE TOP, STRIKING EE IN LEFT UPPER SIDE/BACK.
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