Employee was knocking down stopping in old works & a rock fell on his right shoulder and side. He was bent over at the time.
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Showing all 5Loading stopping material, piece of draw rock fell striking ee on head and wrist.
Walking toward front of bolter, a piece of draw rock fell out between roofbolts, measuring 1/4" to 1 1/2" thick and 20" X 40" wide, stiking EE on his right shoulder and head.
Tramming roof bolter and a piece of rock fell out between pins, measuring 3" X 5' to 3" thick, striking EE on top of head and pushing him to the ground.
While bolting top in crosscut between 423 entry, a piece of rock (22"long x 13"wide) struck the employee on his right shoulder.