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EE stated that was setting the outside bolt on the 3rd row, when a piece of rock (5"x2"x2.5") fell and struck EE on the inside of the left knee.
Installing corner bolt and rock fell out striking EE on the shoulder causing EE to hit head on the roof bolter supply tray.
While drilling, bolting top a piece of rock fell out and stuck EE's left arm.
Scaling rock and a piece of the rock fell and struck employee on head and neck area, EE was treated by EMT-M, transported to surface, then transported by ambulance to Summersville Regional Hospital, x-rays were negative and was provided a full release, employee worked next scheduled shift, then when to the personal doctor with continued pain and was placed off work.