Employee was reaching for his jacket when a rock fell striking him on his hand & wrist.
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July 3, 2006
WV · Coal
discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peachtree Ridge Mining Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object
Peachtree Ridge Mining Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object
EE KNEELED DOWN AT #2 HEAD STARTER BOX, TROUBLESHOOTING. ROCK FELL FROM TOP AND STRUCK EE ON SHOULDER AND BACK OF NECK.
June 13, 2005
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peachtree Ridge Mining Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object
Rock fell on hand while shoveling belt.
Peachtree Ridge Mining Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object
CLEANING MINER, ROCK FELL OFF HEAD STRIKING TOP OF RIGHT HAND
June 7, 2005
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peachtree Ridge Mining Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object
While hanging curtain/piece of slate fell striking ee on neck and head area.
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