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WHILE ROOF BOLTING IN THE #7 ENTRY, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF ON TO THE CANOPY AND SLID OFF STRIKING THE INJURED ON THE RIGHT ARM, RESULTING IN A LACERATION.
THE EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE MIDDLE FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND.
EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING FOR A ROOF BOLT LAYING ON THE MINE FLOOR WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS INDEX FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
A piece of draw rock fell from the roof striking the operator on the left shoulder.
A piece of rock fell from between bolts striking him on left hand fracturing left index finger.
EE stated that while operatig a roof bolting machine, a section of rock spun out of the hole he was drilling striking him on right upper forearm. Required stitches to close laceration.
STARTED DRILLING A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FEEL AND HIT RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER. CUTTING THE FINGER HAD TO GET 3 STAPLES.