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Employee states that a piece of draw rock broke out between bolts and struck him in the head. He completed his shift and went to the ER afterwards. He was given 1 day off. On 8-22-2013 he went back to the Dr. where he was taken off work until further notice.
Employee states that while working on the continuous miner a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the (L) shoulder. Employee finished his shift. On 8-14-2013 he went to the Dr. who took him off work for testing and P.T..
Employee states that while bolting top, he went to put the drill steel in the pot when a piece of draw rock fell from the top and struck him in the left forearm.
EE went up to the #2 C.M. to ask the operator if it was running properly. EE walked back towards the operators right, a rock measuring 6'4" L.X 8'4" W. came down 9in a swinging motion) striking EE on his right hip.
Employee states that while changing the tram motor on the continuous miner, a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him on the back of the right leg. He was diagnosed on the 9th of Aug with a Fracture of the right fibula. On August 14th mgt. became aware of the diagnosis. Employee has not missed any work from this injury.
Employee states that as he was getting ready to help the scoop man dusting the section, his hand was resting on the scoop fender when a peice of draw rock fell and struck him on the (R) forearm. The rock was approx. 18"x18"x1.5" thick.
Employee States that while standing at the left side miner when a piece of cap coal fell from the top striking him on the right side of the neck and shoulder.****Employee did not miss work until 4/10/2012****
Employee states that as he was drilling a hole for a roof bolt, he was in the process of reaching to remove the drill steel when a piece of rock fell from the top striking his right hand and pinky finger. The rock was approx. 40"x36"x14".
Employee states that while setting the ATRS, a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the neck, shoulder and lower back.
Employee sat down on the bolter to eat; a piece of rock (10" x 10" x 1") fell and struck him in the head.
EE states that while changing the pot on the roof bolter, a piece of rock fell from the top striking him on his upper back.
Employee states that while bolting top in the #8 entry a piece of draw rock fell from the top striking him on the arm causing an laceration.
(Report received from Coal River on 12/16/10) - Employee stated that while hanging curtain in the #1 entry on C-section, a piece of draw rock 15" X 12" X 1" thick fell and struck him on the right shoulder.
Employee states that while bolting top in the #4 entry, 002 section a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the bridge of the nose. The draw rock caused a cut to the bridge of his nose and chipped a tooth.
Employee states that as he was tramming the scoop outside, he was struck in the head by a piece of draw rock.
Employee was loading tray on roof bolter when rock fell from roof striking him on shoulder & middle of back. Rock fell between bolts. Employee worked light duty till 8-1-10 when doctor took him off work 8-2-10 due to headaches. Have tried to contact employee and he will not talk.
EE was walking towards face from power center, when a piece of rock 1/2 inch thick, 7 inch x 8 inch fell from the roof, striking him in the left side of his head. 90' inby spad #1691 (area of accident is 10'high)
Employee had hung a backup curtain in #2 entry and was walking back to feeder when a rock fell from roof, striking him in right forearm causing a laceration.
Employee was raising structure on #3 belt from previous belt move when a rock fell from top striking him on top of head & left shoulder.
Employee walked to offside of miner to check stop switch when a piece of draw rock fell from between bolts striking him on head & neck. He refused EMT treatment and ambulance ride to hospital; 3 days after accident he went to hospital complaining of back pain.
Employee had dropped T-bar and was inching bolter forward when a piece of draw rock fell from between bolts striking him on lt knee and lower leg. 001 section, 3 left xcut spad #1168.
EE was operating a roof bolter on C-section or 003 section. While drilling a hole in the roof, a piece of rock approx 6 X 10 X 1" thick fell from the roof and struck EE in the nose. The rock had sharp edges and cut the tip of his nose off. Given 1st aide and transported to ER.
Employee was making up bolts 2 rosws back from unsupported top when a piece of draw rock measuring approx. 12" wide by 24" long and 3" thick fell from between bolts and hit him in the left shoulder leaving a cut about 3 inches long.
While bolting in #6 entry, a piece of draw rock fell out and struck him on the left ankle. The piece of rock was about 24" X 36" X 1"-4" thick. The rock fell ut between roof bolts. EE returned to work for 4 days and stated he was advised not to work, due to possible fx.
Installing roof bolt, after t bar was set, a piece of rock fell from between t bar and last row of bolts. Rock size was 48" x 16" x 6". He was hit from front and knocked backward. He was struck on shoulder, chest and right leg. He returned back to work the next day. 1/21/08 he called and stated his dr advised him not to work.
The victim had just walked over to the power center and was talking to co-worker when a piece of rock 13 x 30" x 9" fell striking the victim in the head and shoulders.
Employee was scanning roof in #3 heading when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on top of head.
Was holding shuttle car cable up so scoop could pass under, when a piece of draw rock fell out between rib and bolts. Struck on top of head & neck. Rock was 4' x 2' x 3 1/2" thick.
EE was building an intake stopping on 005 section. He was standing on ladder finishing wedging the stopping when a piece of draw rock fell and hit on his head and down his back causing him to fall off ladder to the ground. He was about three steps on ladder when he fell landing on his back.
Slab of rock fell from top hitting employee.
Operator was hanging cable on corner of 5 right break. Cable being hung was roof bolt cable when a piece of rock 3" x 8" x 6" in diameter fell and hit employee on top of the head knocking him to the ground. Saying he had got shocked.
EE WAS WALKING AROUND AND ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN.
EE WAS STAND BESIDE OF ROOF BOLTER TALKING WITH THE OPERATOR WHEN A PIECE OF SHALE ROCK APP. 18 X 18 INCH AND 6 TO 7 INCHES THICK FELL BETWEEN RIB AND OUTSIDE ROOF BOLT STRIKING EE ON LEFT SHOULDER AND LEG.
EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING OVER BESIDE A ROOF BOLTER, BENDING ROOF BOLTS, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON THE LEFT SIDE.
HE WAS SETTING ROOF JACKS ALONG BELTLINE IN 11' ROOF. WEATHERED SHALE FELL STRIKING VICTIM ON RIGHT FOREARM. SIZE OF SHALE PIECE ABOUT 12" WIDE, 1" THICK, CAUSING CUT ON ARM.