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)
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Showing all 7The 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.
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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.