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July 7, 2012 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rebco Coal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was drilling a hole to install a roof bolt when a piece of rock fell, striking his right upper arm and shoulder leaving a deep cut and several small scratches.

January 28, 2012 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rebco Coal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock, 8-10 inches in diameter, and 1-2 inches thick, fell, striking EE right hand, cutting his middle finger, while he was attempting to retrieve his drill steel from drill hole.

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