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December 19, 2013 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nine Mile Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting on 002 section in 6 left heading when a piece of draw rock fell striking his canopy then fell from canopy striking EE on top right forearm. The injury required 9 stitches.

August 25, 2010 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nine Mile Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating pinner, when a rock fell weighing approximately 7 lbs, hitting employee on his right wrist.

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