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December 14, 2010 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Troy Mine Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was loading a face when rock came off of face and struck EE in head and middle of back. EE has been hospitalized. Extent of injuries unknown at this time.

August 13, 2010 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Troy Mine Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was scaling a rock that was approximately 20 feet above ground. A co-worker was also scaling and loosened a rock that caused another rock to break loose and fall hitting the injured EE in the left shoulder.

March 16, 2009 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Troy Mine Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was scaling out of a JLG basket. Employee scaled a large piece of rock down on to boom of the JLG, causing the boom and basket to rock down causing employee to fall out of basket. Employee struck boom with his ribs stopping with fall protection. Employee suffered cracked ribs.

July 30, 2007 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Troy Mine Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was near the intersection of ME-163V crosscut when the fall of ground occurred. As EE was running away, he fell and injured his left knee. EE was taken to the emergency room.

July 30, 2007 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Troy Mine Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was near the intersection of ME-163V crosscut when the fall of ground occurred. As EE was running away, he fell and twisted his right knee, resulting in treatment in the emergency room.

November 9, 2005 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Troy Mine Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was bench drilling near a haul. While drilling a rock about 4 inches by 6 inches fell from the back and grazed his left arm. He looked up and then another rock about 6 inch x 6 inch came and fell on is quardracep muscle in his leg. He was treated from bruised muscle, he was to put ice and elevate.

August 23, 2005 MT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Troy Mine Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING A BENCH DRILL IN W-24 BENCH WHEN A ROCK CAME FROM THE RIB AND HIT THE BENCH DRILL AND BOUNCED OFF AND HIT THE LUBE MAN ON THE LEFT SIDE AND FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT

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