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March 20, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cobalt Coal Corp Mining, Inc · Struck by falling object

EE hand was outside of shuttle car canopy, piece of rock fell striking finger.

August 8, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cobalt Coal Corp Mining, Inc · Struck by falling object

Bolting brow when a piece of rock 8" x 2' x 4' fell out and hit his foot. He was drilling in the rock and it broke loose. Employee twisted back as he moved out of the way.

July 21, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cobalt Coal Corp Mining, Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was struck on the neck and hand by a small piece of draw rock. He sustained a small cut on his neck and wrist. The cuts may require stitches therefore he was sent to the hospital to be examined.

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