Fletcher Roof Bolter ATRS knocked down a rock from the roof. When the rock fell to the bottom it landed on another rock and broke apart. One of the smaller pieces flew up and struck the bolter helper in the chin. Employee was standing approx. 12' behind the last row of bolts. Employee received a cut on the lower lip/chin area which received 4 stitches.
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May 30, 2019
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wilson Creek Energy LLC · Struck by flying object
April 26, 2018
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wilson Creek Energy LLC · Struck by falling object
Draw rock through-out the section, being bolted with 6' fully grouted bolts and straps on a 4' x 3' pattern. Sharp slate rock 51" long x 8" wide x 4" thick. Fell from roof and struck left middle finger.
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