June 7, 2008
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Springfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
Struck on right leg with rock.
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March 14, 2008
IL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Springfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
Rock fell from brow and struck employee, fracturing his pelvis, left femur and 2 left ribs.
Springfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE was hit by rock on his lower back.
December 13, 2007
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Springfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
Employee was hit by top.
November 30, 2007
IL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Springfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE was standing in last open X-cut in unit. A piece of rock fell from between the bolts, striking him on back of head and neck.
October 31, 2007
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Springfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
Employee was bolting at the face. He moved to the rear of the bolter when a piece of shale fell directly in front of him striking him on the upper right foot.
September 10, 2007
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Springfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
Employee was struck on the back with a piece of slate.
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