A small piece of rock fell from roof and cut Ee's arm. A doctor put in two stitches and Ee went back to work, no problem.
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November 28, 2007
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object
April 6, 2007
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object
Ee was working on the lights of a continous miner when a piece of rock fell from roof. The rock hit his arm causing him to jerk back. When he jerked, he pulled something in his back.
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object
WHILE OPRATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF HITTING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT HAND.
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