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June 21, 2017 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating continuous miner cutting in 1 Left when a piece of draw rock fell and hit EE on top of right hand. 14 stitches.

August 23, 2016 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

EE just finished roof bolting. EE backed the roof bolter out of the heading. EE was standing by the center of the machine when a piece of draw rock fell between the roof bolts 4' thick 1' wide 2 1/2' length. Striking ee on right side of hand cutting index finger, 43 stitches.

March 4, 2015 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting top. When the drill steel touched the top a piece of draw rock 8" x 12" fell and hit him on the hand.

May 8, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting when a piece of draw rock fell out and hit him on his left arm and cutting it he received 14 stitches.

July 28, 2012 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was walking beside power box when a piece of rock fell out between bolts and hit him on his back. Strained his back and bruises.

February 23, 2012 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Was operating roof bolter, when a piece of draw rock fell out between bolts hit him on the right arm and right leg. Bruising it rock was 2' wide 2' long and 1" thick.

February 16, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving roof bolter up. Employee was on the off side of the bolter when a piece of draw rock fell out between bolts and hit him on top of his head and neck. Draw rock was 2 1/2 feet wide 5 feet long and 2 inch thick.

February 14, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting when a piece of draw rock fell and hit him on his left knee. Bruising on his left knee.

October 27, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was between number 5 and 6 entry walking when a piece of draw rock fell hitting him on his left knee.

January 12, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling roof bolter cable out from under loose coal when a piece of coal fell on his right hand bruising his fifth finger.

October 14, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting when a small piece of draw rock 1" thick 6" long and 6" wide fell and struck him over the left eye cutting him. He received 4 stitches came back to work the next day.

August 6, 2009 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was traveling on personnel carrier, when a piece of draw rock fell from between bolts, hitting his left hand while his hand was on the steering wheel. Contusion to his left ring finger. The draw rock measured from paper thin to 1" thick.

August 22, 2008 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Small piece of draw rock fell and hit him on the back of his neck.

August 11, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Putting guards on roof bolter when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on the neck, back & left foot, bruising him.

May 10, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Bolting roof, putting bolt in hole. A piece of rock 12" x 3" x 3" hit him on his right elbow.

March 15, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking and was struck by a piece of laminated sandstone with some slate mix. It fell out between a row of roof bolts. The rock was 31" long, 33" wide and 2" to 5" thick. It struck him on his back.

July 21, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING SUPPLIES IN SCOOP WHEN A ROCK FELL IN BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD. HE LOST CONSCIOUSNESS FOR ABOUT 1-5 MINUTES. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE INJURIES.

July 18, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Tramming miner to the face. Was struck by a piece of draw rock on his neck and shoulder.

June 10, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON FIRE SENSOR WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT EE ON RIGHT SIDE NECK, RIGHT SHOULDER,AND LOWER BACK.

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