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March 19, 2005 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured is a miner oper. He was walking behind the wing curtain, out to intersection, when a piece of rock appx. 2' x 3' x 2" fell from roof, striking him in back.

October 12, 2004 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED SAID HE WAS LOADING CRIB TIES (4 X 6 X 30" WOOD) INTO SCOOP BUCKET WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF & STRUCK HIM ON RT. ANKLE.

August 21, 2004 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EE SAID A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM MINE ROOF & STRUCK HIM ON HEAD, HURTING HIS NECK. HE WAS ON M.NORTH BELT LINE CHANGING B.O. ROLLERS. HE HAS BEEN OFF WITH NECK INJURY AT EARLY DATES.

April 2, 2004 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

A rock fell from mine roof, striking the injured on collarbone arch. The injured was not hurt and did not see a doctor. Over the past months he started having trouble with his left shoulder, he went to doctor and will be off a few days taking therapy. May come back on light duty. He was off work starting 10-19-04.

September 22, 2003 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON HIS RIGHT KNEE BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHILE DRIVING BATTERY TRACTOR DOWN TRAVELWAY OF MAIN NORTH.

September 15, 2003 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

INJURED RIDING IN OPEN TOP MANTRIP COMING OUT OFTHE MINE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT AND STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT FOREARM-CUTTING RIGHT FOREARM REQUIRING STITCHES.

June 9, 2003 IL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

HANGING LINE CURTAIN IN #7 ENTRY NEXT TO ROOF BOLTER, WHEN ROCK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & STRUCK EE ON RIGHT THIGH ABOVE RIGHT KNEE.

June 6, 2003 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON ROOFBOLTER WAS BENT OVER STAB JACK WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK (3'X 3'X 1-2")FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON BACK (UPPER) OF SHOULDER (RIGHT).L

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