Dotco Energy Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS OPERATING A CONINUOUS MINING MACHINE IN 4 RIGHT BREAK WHEN A SLAB OF DRAW ROCK APPROX 1X12X14 FELL ONTO HIS LEG.
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December 8, 1983
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dotco Energy Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE SECTION AS ROOF BLOTER HELPER. HE WAS UNDER SUPPPORTED ROOF MAKI PINS. A PIECE OF ROCK CALLED A \KETTLE BOTTOM\FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED ROOF B ROOF BOLTS, KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND.
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