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February 4, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting the uni-hauler on charge when a piece of rock fell and struck him in the head and back of neck.

June 21, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING UP A BOLT FOR THE NEXT HOLE NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & HIT HIM ON THE HEAD, RIGHT SHOULDER & RIGHT LEG.

January 19, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock fell striking the employee's right hand.

April 29, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS INJURING EE'S LEG.

April 24, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group Inc · Struck by falling object

Piece of rock fell from top hitting employee's hand.

April 11, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING THE ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND HAND. HE RECEIVED STITCHES TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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