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November 13, 2019 MD · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maryland Energy Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was on operator side of the bolter at the inch trams when a section of rock and coal fell from the rib striking EE in the right foot causing multiple fractures to EE's foot and toes. Rock was approximately 14" wide by 8" thick by 6' long.

October 22, 2018 MD · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maryland Energy Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was in intersection waiting for the belts to come back on when a section of roof rock fell striking ee in the left foot causing a crushing injury and amputation of three toes. the rock measured 37" wide 67" long and 11" thick.

August 24, 2018 MD · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maryland Energy Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting when they reached out to pick up bolt, a piece of rock measuring 32"x12"X4" fell striking them in the right hand amputating the tip of the pointer finger.

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