Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS USING A3PICK TO PICK COAL OFF A RIB FOR A COAL SAM PLE, AND PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK THE INJURED ON THE BACK OF THE RT HAND CAUSING FRACT TO RT INDEX FIN1ER
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February 6, 1987
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING A UNATRAC IN TAIL ENTRY OF LONGWALL SECTION AND A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF THE RIGHT HAND.CAUSING A BRUISE.
October 3, 1986
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS EATING 5UNCH A SMALL ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEES ARM AND HEAD
March 27, 1986
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SE7TING A TIMBER WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK CAUSING A BRUISE AND STRAIN
June 11, 1985
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF LOOSE ROOF FROM OVER REENERGIZED TROLLEY WIRE. WHEN EMPLOYEE PULLED DOWN ROCK IT TURNED LOOSE A MEYER PIECE OF ROCK WHICH FELL ON THE INJURED AND PINNED HIM AG AINST A TRACK RAIL. THE ROCK FELL BETWEEN 2 ROWS OF BOLTS. AND MEASURED 70"X30"Z4".
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING READY TO SET A TIMBER WHEN A PORTION OF THE ROOF FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF THE RT FOOT
January 9, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
TIGHTENING SCREW TYPE SAFETY JACK, SMALL SHARP ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER AGAINST THE JACK.
September 16, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS PULLING SLACK UP IN S/C CABLE TO RE-ANCHOR CABLE. A SMALL PIECE OF SHARP ROCK FELL & STRUCK INJURED ON RT HAND CAZUSING A LACERATION OF THE RT. FINGER.
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A MANTRIP CAR WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER.
July 23, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS STANDING IN INTERSECTION LOADING SUPPLIES WHEN A SMALL PIECCE OF ROOF FELL & STRUCK INJURED ACROSS LOWER BACK.
February 27, 1984
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN LOW COAL IN TRACK ENTRY AND A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING APPROX. 4 FT BY 6 FOOT BY 6 IN. FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON LEFT LEG AND SIDE.
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS RESETTING METHANE MONITOR DIAL WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT THUMB.
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck by falling object
EE MOVED TOWARD FACE TO ADVANCE CURTAIN. AS HE APPROACHED LAST ROW OF BOLTS A PIECE OF ROCK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON HIS RT. FOREARM.
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