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October 21, 2008 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
C & N Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when piece of draw rock fell and smashed right hand.

May 30, 2008 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
C & N Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner operator was cleaning up cut. Draw rock fell at 4th row of bolts outby face, striking him and causing injury to right knee area. Rock fell from between roof bolts.

April 1, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
C & N Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Victim was operating a continuous miner via remote control, when he failed to see a piece of roof rock that had sagged, and the rock fell, striking him on the head, resulting in neck and back pain. He is expected to be back to work on 4/7/08, and suffered no apparent injury. this info is the latest info we have at this time.

December 7, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
C & N Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Draw rock fell employee resulting in a 1 1/2 inch facial cut above the right eye. He was assisting the bolting machine men.

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