Employee was setting a beam across number 10 belt, after setting the beam and while gathering up tools, a piece of slate broke loose above the beam and struck them on the hard hat, sliding down back, compressing neck area.
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February 6, 2020
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Murray Maple Eagle Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object
Murray Maple Eagle Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object
Employee was riding on a rubber tired mantrip when a piece of rock fell out between the supported mine roof striking the employee in the left upper leg area.
Murray Maple Eagle Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object
Employee was driving a golf cart and a small piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking a hand causing a laceration that required stitches.
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