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December 29, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Stallion Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

employee was scaling top when rock came loose and hit employee from behind landing on right pelvic area.

December 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Stallion Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking in slope area and a rock fell and hit employee on right side of head and right shoulder.

October 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Stallion Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

After scaling and installing roof jacks, injured employee began drilling the roof to install rock bolts. This activity caused a rock to fall striking the injured employee on the hardhat and right thumb.

August 8, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Stallion Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

While installing split-set rock bolts and switching drill steel to the jackleg drill, a small rock of unknown weight fell, striking EE on the ring finger of his left hand. This action caused a laceration approx. 1" in length on the top of the finger that required sutures.

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