He was roof bolting in #2 Left and a rock fell from the roof, striking him in the head
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Showing all 5Rock fell, glanced off hard hat, struck employee on back near shoulder
Working on Shuttle Car - rock fell out of Top between bolts, striking him on left hand
Bolting top - piece of draw rock fell from top striking injured in right upper arm
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.