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October 15, 2013 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

operating the continuous miner and a piece of draw rock fell and hit him in the right shoulder

September 28, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Plastering a stopping bent over to open another bucket of plaster a piece of draw rock fell striking him in the middle part of the back.

June 12, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Bolting in the #4 entry rock fell and hit EE on the head rock fell between bolts.

March 7, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting mine roof, a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the right hand.

December 11, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while installing roof support a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the head.

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

Went to power center to use mine phone a rock fell and hit him in the back.

July 26, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Was bolting #5 heading when a rock fell from top striking ee in right leg.

July 18, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Walking back from roof bolter came through a fly pad rock fell from top striking him on head and right shoulder.

April 3, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting a rock fell from the roof and hit employee on the hand.

March 13, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While changing a busted hose on miner rock fell out between bolts hit him in lower back and leg

January 24, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Operator had drilled a hole he reached over to get a bolt and glue, a piece of rock fell from the mine roof, striking him on the right hand.

January 18, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while bolting the roof, a piece of rock fell from the top, striking him on the head and leg.

September 16, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While installing roof support, a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the lower back.

July 19, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EE stated that while cleaning off the top of the cont. miner a piece of rock fell from between the bolts, striking him on the back.

April 27, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Holding a ladder for another employee when a piece of draw rock fell and hit right wrist.

February 7, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Reaching over his tray to get a bolter bit when a rock fell and struck him in the right forearm. Note: I was notified of the incident on 2/9/11 by Three Rivers Medical Center (asking for Insurance information) -Injury: Abrasion of right forearm...I called the mine to verify.

October 27, 2009 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

While operating the Cont. Miner, a piece of rock fell from between the bolts striking the EE on the head and feet.

April 17, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while installing bolts in the mine roof, a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the lower back.

May 21, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while operating the roof bolting machine, a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the head and shoulder.

November 6, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employment stated that while walking around the roof bolting machine a pieces of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the leg.

July 20, 2007 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EE stated that while walking toward the continuous miner, a piece of rock fell from the mine roof, striking him on his neck and shoulders.

June 19, 2007 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while operating the cont miner & loading a buggy, a piece of rock fell from between the bolts striking him on left foot.

January 16, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while bolting the mine roof a piece of rock fell striking him on the arm.

January 12, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EE stated that while bolting the roof, a piece of rock fell from between the roof bolts, striking him on the right arm and right leg.

August 1, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Rock fell from top & struck the employee's right side, neck, shoulder and arm. 8 1/2 x 6 x 4.

June 26, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top when a piece of rock fell from the top and hit injured.

December 9, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.

October 14, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the right shoulder. He started missing work due to this injury on 10-31-05.

July 21, 2005 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the right shoulder and right arm.

June 21, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE WORKING ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT ARM

May 10, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Rock fell on his left hand while he was walking along the side of the shuttle car. He had his hand on the top of the canopy.

March 29, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE MINER IN THE NO.5 ENTRY, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD.

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