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June 17, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was drilling into the top with a Z- drill, when a 12 inch piece of rock broke free, striking him on the left wrist.

April 23, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was struck by a piece of rock that fell while installing a roof bolt.

April 20, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was looking up to check the roof, when a piece of rock fell and struck him on the forehead.

August 25, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was leveling track when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck him on the left ankle. He was diagnosed on 9/20/07 with a fracture.

July 14, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was hanging a piece of line curtain when a piece of slate measuring 3' long x 1' wide x 1-2" thick fell approximately 6" striking him on the left shoulder.

April 27, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing beside roof bolter when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on the head, back and right leg.

March 23, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was getting ready to advance the roof bolter using the inch trams. As he placed his right hand on the inch tram controls, a piece of draw rock 4'W x 3'L x 1-3" thick fell striking him on the right forearm.

February 5, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

He swung roof bolter head out and rock fell between rows striking victim on the head. Part of rock hit canopy, part hit victim.

June 25, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Section foreman was on the longwall face when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on his left foot and ankle.

January 17, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I O Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was working on a scoop when a small piece of rock fell out from between roof bolts & struck employee on his shoulder (L) & neck.

November 28, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I O Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a small piece of rock while he was installing a roof bolt.

August 30, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I O Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting when a draw rock fell from top and smashed his left hand against drill pot.

July 18, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I O Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

THE COMPANY FEELS THAT THIS IS NOT A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT & IT'S BEING SUBMIITED ONLY TO TERMINATE CITATION # 7249956 WHICH WILL BE CONFERENCED. EE MISSED WORK DUE TO AN UNRELATED TUMOR THAT WAS DISCOVERED. He was struck by a rock that fell out of the mine roof as he was walking away from the miner.

May 27, 2005 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

BUILDING A CRIB SUPPORT WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM TOP, STRIKING HIS LEFT ARM.

May 9, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Loading rockdust when a piece of draw rock fell from top striking his right arm.

May 9, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I O Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While roof bolting, a piece of slate top fell and broke over the machine's canopy and struck his leg.

February 1, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM TOP AND CUT EE ELBOW

January 28, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I O Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was mining the left side of # 6 Block when he was struck in the back by a piece of falling rib. He was knocked into the side of a shuttle car.

January 17, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I O Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was working on track and a piece of rock fell out between roofbolts and struck him on r shoulder.

December 8, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I O Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was struck by a rock that fell from the mine roof as he was in the process of cleaning gob to set timbers.

November 6, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING WINCH DOWN MONARAIL, ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT FOREARM.

October 14, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

While tightening a roof bolt, a piece of rock approx. 1' in dia. fell from top and out right forearm.

September 10, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Knocked stopping out with hauler. Got out of hauler to clean off duck bill. Rock fell from between bolts striking hand on hauler duck bill.

August 3, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was plugging up cathead to miner when a piece of rock fell stricking employee on the shoulder.

July 28, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Putting car on track, piece of rock fell out cutting left arm.

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