Cavalier Mineral Inc · Struck by falling object
A rock fall striking EE on right leg while EE was operating continuous miner.
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January 26, 2018
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cavalier Mineral Inc · Struck by falling object
Employee was pulling miner cable when a rock fell on left ankle. Took to Pikeville Medical Center for evaluation of injured ankle, x-ray showed no major injury, nothing broken. Employee received 3 days off - paid by employer - Saturday, Monday, & Tuesday.
October 6, 2009
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cavalier Mineral Inc · Struck by falling object
EE was in process of tramming double head roof bolter into the #4 heading. After arrival in heading a rock measuring 1x1x3/4 fell from mine roof, striking ee on left hand, resulting in hairline fracture of left thumb.
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