Employee was bolting top when a piece of rock broke loose and hit his forearm requiring stitches.
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Showing all 14Employee was preparing to bolt top when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him in the upper right leg area.
Employee was down on knees cleaning out brake sander when a piece of draw rock fell form the top and struck employee.
Employee was preparing to bolt top when a piece of rock fell and struck employee in the shoulder area.
EE was bolting top when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck one of his fingers. The EE received three stitches to his left index finger.
EE was bolting in #5 heading. He just put up outside bolt swinging to inside when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him in the foot.
EE stated he was walking along track from rail ride to scoop when a piece of rock fell from top and struck him on his back.
EE was traveling on #1 Belt Entry and was turning to go into track entry when a piece of rock fell from the corner and struck him in the leg.
Employee had just finished hanging miner cable. When employee turned to go fireboss, a piece of rock fell from top and struck employee.
EE was spot bolting on the section when a piece of rock fell and struck his right pinky finger.
EE was preparing to install roof bolt. While raising the canopy a piece of rock fell from top and struck EE.
Employee was waiting for Mobile Roof Support System to be setup for the next pillar lift when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck his foot.
EE was pulling rock from the top when a rock fell suddenly and struck the EE.
Employee was on the off side of the bolter getting ready to bolt when a piece of rock fell striking employee on the head, right shoulder & hand.