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EE stated that he was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck his side and ankle on the left side. EE was x-rayed and x-rays are negative.
Employee was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him on the left hand.
EE was roof bolting when a piece of rock approx. 6' long x 2 1/2' wide x 4" thick fell from the roof between roof bolts and struck him on the right leg at the calf. He was transported tot he ER medical center
Employee stated that he was in a previously supported area spotting a roof bolt when a piece of drawrock approx 1' x 3' x 4" thick fell and struck him in the back. He was transported to the hospital where he was x-rayed and diagnosed with a bruised back.
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 2'X 3'X 6" FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE RT. LEG. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE HAD SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG.
EMPLOYEE HAD COMPLETED ROOF BOLTING OPERATIONS AND WAS IN THE LAST OPEN X-CUT WAITING TO GO TO ANOTHER PLACE WHEN HE SAT DOWN ON THE TOP OF THE ROOF BOLTER. A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 18" X 24" X 3" FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
Ee stated that he was outby the last open x-cut when a piece of draw rock approx 2 feet x 2 feet x 1/8 inch thick struck him on the back. He continued to work until 6-28-04 when he consulted a Dr.
Ee stated that he was going to set the remote box for the miner on top of the miner and adjust the carrying strap when a piece of rock fell from the roof between the roof bolts. The rock struck him on the right arm. Ee was transported to the hospital where it was determined that he had a fractured arm.
Employee was shoveling the belt when a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the left leg and hip resulting in a laceration requiring 18 stitches to the left calf.