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A fully trained miner was installing a conveyor chain on a miner when a rock fell from the top hitting the miner in the wrist. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
While moving C/M in cut, rock fell from roof striking lower right leg.
EE was roof bolting. As EE reached for the drill a rock fell striking EE's right forearm. The rock was approximately 18 inches by 18 inches by 3 inches thick. The rock had sharp edges lacerating EE's arm. EE received 6 stitches.
EE was roof bolting. EE had installed 2 pattern bolts in the row. EE felt the roof needed an additional bolt in that row. EE swung over to EE's rib to drill the bolt hole. As the EE was putting EE's drill steel in EE's chuck. A kettle bottom fell from the roof striking EE's left hand.
EE was roof bolting. A piece of stone fell from the roof. Striking EE on right neck, shoulder, and arm.