Black Castle Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
Injured employee's left hand was struck by a rock that fell from the mine roof causing a laceration. He was seen and treated at the ER and received 7 sutures.
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September 27, 2011
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Castle Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
Injured employee was rock dusting the conveyor entry when a rock fell from the roof causing a laceration to his right hand. He received 4 sutures.
Black Castle Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
Injured member was rolling up the wash down hose on the continuous miner when a rock fell from between the roof bolts and struck him on the right side of his body injuring his right shoulder and legs. He was diagnosed with multiple contusions and excused from work.
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