July 17, 2000
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
K & J Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS TRAMMING ROOF BOLT MACHINE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 2' X 2' X 0-6" THICK FELL FROM ROOF, STRIKING HIM WHILE HE WAS IN DECK OF MACHINE TRAMMING IT TO NEXT WORKING PLACE.