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February 9, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was swinging boom out with canopy touching roof causing a piece of rock 2'x1'6"x1.5" to fall out striking his left foot.

December 20, 2011 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was turning a cross cut when a rock 4'x7'x0"-3" fell out around pins and struck him on the back.

December 8, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing roof bolts when a piece of rock 67"x45"x2"-5" dislodged from roof hitting him on neck.

December 6, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was starting his side of bolter when a piece of rock 4'6"x2'8"x0"-2.5"fell out striking him on his head.

November 30, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was tramming bolter when rock fell from top of canopy onto his left hand.

November 1, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was pushing a bolt up in hole when a rock fell hitting board causing the board to hit his hand.

October 13, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting #2 right crosscut when a piece of rock fell out and struck him on his left ankle.

October 12, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was pushing steel up to roof when a piece of rock fell striking him on left hand.

September 19, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was reaching for pin plate when rock fell between pins striking him and smashing left hand against bolter.

September 16, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting and had his hand on the tray when a rock fell out and hit his hand.

April 9, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was pushing roof bolt up to roof when a piece of rock fell striking top of board mashing thumb on left hand.

February 28, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While reaching across bolter to get a roof bolt a rock fell between the rib bolt and center bolt striking him on the back of his hard hat, pushing his face down onto a roof bolt head that was laying on the bolter. He received 8 sutures on the center of his forehead and a broken nose.

February 8, 2011 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was in #5 entry helping to set bits on miner when a rock fell from between bolts driving her to the ground causing her to twist her right knee. Employee returned to work 02/09/2011 on restricted duty.

January 10, 2011 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was driving a ram-car and a piece of rock fell from between pins hitting in the nose causing a fracture.

December 21, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was kneeling on the ground to nail up a curtain when a rock fell from between the rib and the first row of bolts striking him on the knee, contusion of the right knee.

September 13, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing a damaged roof bolt, when a rock fell striking the edge of his canopy and his left arm, requiring 9 sutures.

August 2, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee had set his ATRS and started to raise his canopy when a rock fell from the last bolt to the ATRS striking him on the upper left leg.

March 2, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While starting a drill hole for roof bolting purposes a small rock fell striking him on the little finger of the right hand resulting in a cut that required 4 sutures.

February 4, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing a roof bolt when a rock fell from between roof bolts striking him on the foot.

September 30, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee had installed his first rib bolt and was moving his canopy to reset for his next bolt, when a rock fell from between the coal rib and the rib bolt, striking him on the left ankle on #3 unit x-cut 8L.

July 28, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing a roofbolt when a rock fell from between the coal rib and another roof bolt striking him on the lower leg.

March 19, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading supplies on to his roof bolter when a rock fell from between bolts and struck him in the lower back.

March 12, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee had his hand on top of the canopy when a rock fell from between two roof bolts, striking him on the hand, causing a fracture of the little finger.

January 14, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Bolter operator was drilling a hole for a roof bolt when a piece of rock fell out striking him on the upper right leg.

December 10, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

A small rock fell from between the coal rib and a roof bolt striking him on the arm causing a small scratch.

August 26, 2008 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting x-cut when a piece of rock 2'x 4'x 1" fell from between roof bolts striking him on the left elbow causing a laceration requiring 4 sutures.

July 17, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning on belt when a rock fell out of the roof striking him on the right leg and foot causing a contusion. He did not miss work but is on restricted duty.

June 6, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing in the entry resting when a piece of rock fell from between roof bolts striking him on the lower right leg causing a hairline fracture.

April 19, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Bending a roof bolt, when a rock fell from between bolts, hitting him on the elbow. Resticted duty.

April 17, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Installing roofbolt and when he let the boom of the bolter down, a piece of rock fell from between roofbolts, cutting his arm. (3 sutures)

September 7, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Drilling in the mine roof so he could insert roofbolt, when a piece of rock fell, striking him on the left hand.

June 2, 2007 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Cutting coal with a continuous miner when an object hit him in the right arm.

May 7, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting a high top area and a piece of rock fell, striking him on the right shoulder.

May 3, 2007 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While plastering a brattice, a piece of rock 6" x 8" X 1/4" fell from between roofbolts, cutting his left ear.

May 2, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Installing roof bolts when a rock fell from between the coal rib and a roof bolt striking him on the left shoulder.

March 22, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was working on the continuos miner when a rock fell out between roof bolts striking him on the right foot.

August 25, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While positioning miner a rock fell from between roof bolts measuring approximately 4'x3'x0-3" and struck him on the back and hips.

August 1, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Riding in a mantrip toward the outside when a piece of rock 3' x 5' x 0 - 1" fell from between roof bolter causing a laceration on the right thumb. (4 sutures)

June 20, 2006 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

A piece of slate 1' x 2' x 1" fell from between roof bolts hitting his left arm while hanging a curtain.

June 10, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Advent Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Kneeling on one knee when a piece of rock fell from between pins hitting him on the right ankle causing a hairline fracture.

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