April 29, 2004
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
New Phase Mining LLC · Struck by falling object
EE was greasing a bridge carrier. A piece of drawrock approx 4' by 4' by 6" fell out from between roof bolts. The rock struck the bridge carrier, breaking into two pieces. One of the pieces of rock then struck the employee.