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May 16, 2015 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from the top, struck the RBM canopy, broke into pieces, then struck him on the face & right wrist. This resulted in a cheek laceration & a wrist contusion. Upon seeking medical evaluation the EE complained of back pain. On 7/15/15 the results were received by the operator & the lost work days were attributed to the incident.

November 6, 2014 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that as he was attempting to remove the drill steel from the hole he had just drilled in the mine roof, a section of draw rock fell out and struck him on the head and face.

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