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April 25, 2014 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Midland Trail Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

As employee was getting on the roof bolter a rock from the top fell on his back and continued down striking his right leg above his ankle. (fractured right fibula)

August 28, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Midland Trail Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was operating the roof bolter when a rock fell from the top striking his lower back. The injured wasn't diagnosed until 9/12/2012.

April 8, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Midland Trail Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Drilling hole in top and a piece of rock fell out and hit him in face, broke tooth and nose.

April 5, 2011 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Midland Trail Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Supplying roof bolter and a rock fell on his hand and smashed it.

February 28, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Midland Trail Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was loading cribs into sled, a rock fell and hit his left shoulder and fractured his collar bone.

February 24, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Midland Trail Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

The injured was bolting and as he was drilling his hole, a rock fell from the top, striking his right ring finger.

September 2, 2010 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Midland Trail Energy LLC · Struck by falling object

Section foreman was conducting pre-shift exam for 3rd shift, when a rock fell from between the bolts striking him on top of the head. EE started missing work on Monday September 6 from his injuries.

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