A piece of drawrock fell out from between the roof bolts, striking employee on his head & left forearm.
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Showing all 7Employee was taking belt tools on ride to a co-worker when rock fell from top and struck him in head and shoulders (in middle of shoulders).
EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING IN FOR SCOOP OPERATOR & WAS TAKING SCOOP ACROSS SECTION, GOT STUCK UP IN SWAG. CABLES IN ENTRY; WENT TO THROW OUT OF THE WAY (AGAINST RIB) & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS LOWER LUMBAR REGION, HIS LEFT SIDE & HIP.
Employee was checking bridges when his right hand was struck by a rock. The wound required sutures.
Employee was struck by a rock while trying to get a chain that was behind a scoop charger. A rock 8" x 6" x 5" fell from the mine roof & struck his hand(L) & wrist(L).
EE was driving service vehicle and a piece of rock fell hitting his shoulder and causing a bruise.
EE was helping to install a cable bolt when a rock fell rib striking his ankle (L).