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October 20, 2016
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was pumping "glue" into the mine roof near the 11 Rt longwall face in the belt entry. As EE pumped the glue into the roof, a slab of rock/headcoal about 3'x4'x1' thick fell out between existing roof straps. The falling rock struck EE across back. EE stated that EE felt a pulling sensation in back. EE was brought out and transported to the hospital.
September 21, 2016
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was cutting a cable bolt out over the longwall headgate to gain clearance for the stageloader to advance. When EE completed cutting the bolt off, a rock about 18" x 18" x 3-4" thick dropped out of the roof. The rock slid down previously installed roof screen and struck EE on the right foot.
Employee took gloves off momentarily to get a rag out of employee's pocket, placed right hand on the miner when a piece of rock fell striking employee's right hand resulting in a laceration. The wound required 11 sutures to be closed, the employee returned to work.
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