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IE was throwing dust under the tires of a scoop that was stuck when a piece of rock measuring 10"x4"x3" fell from between bolts and hit EE's hard hat before sliding onto EE's shoulder.
IE was servicing and installing tubing in an entry when a small piece of rock fell and struck IE on the shoulder. The employee finished the shift and worked for 3 more shifts before requesting medical treatment.
IE was getting ready to install spads when a rock fell from the roof. The rock slid from their hard hat down to their left foot. The employee received stitches from the lacerations received.
IE was assisting in hanging a tube on a strap when a piece of coal fell and hit the employee in the shoulder. The employee requested to seek medical treatment.
IE was installing a bolt in an unsupported pot when a piece of rock fell striking the employee on the hand. The employee received stitches from the laceration.
IE was cleaning an area at a seal when a rock fell from top striking EE's hard hat and rolling down to EE's shoulder. This caused EE to fall and roll to the rib.
IE was roof bolting. When IE was reaching to get drill steel from the mine roof a rock fell striking IE's hand. IE was brought to the surface and taken to have the hand checked.
IE was throwing CM cable out of the way when a rock fell between the bolts and slid down EE's arm catching EE's thumb between the remote box and rock. A laceration was received on the thumb.
IE was manning the booster drive when a rock measuring 4 inches wide x 8 inches long x 2 inches thick fell out from between bolts. The rock knocked the IE's hat off of head. IE was brought out to be checked due to a headache.