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October 1, 2012 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tacoa Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

He was roof bolting in #2 Left and a rock fell from the roof, striking him in the head

February 15, 2012 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tacoa Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

Rock fell, glanced off hard hat, struck employee on back near shoulder

October 31, 2011 AL · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tacoa Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

Working on Shuttle Car - rock fell out of Top between bolts, striking him on left hand

September 20, 2011 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tacoa Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

Bolting top - piece of draw rock fell from top striking injured in right upper arm

May 3, 2010 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tacoa Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Taking mantrip to section, stated that rock fell from roof and hit him in the chest. Carried onto section, got off the mantrip and collapsed.

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