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March 25, 2005 MT · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting foreman install mine sights when a slab of roof fell from between bolts. The roof rock struck the employee on the hard hat. He was taken to hospital for medical evaluation and was treated for neck injury. Employee was standing on scoop to help put in sights.

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