While unloading empty glue boxes off drill, a piece of rock fell and struck him causing a laceration to his ear, requiring stitches. Rock measured 24" x 40" x 3".
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Showing all 4Draw rock fell striking employee on right arm causing a cut requiring 2 stitches.
A piece of draw rock fell from overhead from between the roof bolt and struck employee on the left forearm causing a laceration that required stitches.
EE was installing the last row of bolts when a piece of draw rock fell from overhead striking the back side of both legs just above the ankles causing a fracture to his right leg.