He was putting his drill steel up into the hole and a piece of rock fell striking him on the left hand.
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August 31, 2005
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Struck by falling object
February 28, 2005
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Struck by falling object
While installing a roof bolt a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the foot.
May 4, 2004
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Struck by falling object
SHOVELING LOOSE COAL AT BACK OF THE HEAD DRIVE, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.
April 26, 2004
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Struck by falling object
Traveling to side of roof bolter to begin bolting and a piece of drawrock fell striking him on the shoulder, arm, and leg.
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