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May 14, 2021 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck by falling object

A continuous miner operator was mining in the number one entry when employee was struck by a rock in by permanent roof supports. This resulted in a fatality.

February 20, 2015 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck by falling object

On February 20, 2015, a fatal accident occurred in the #2 slope entry of the A Mains, MMU 001. The roof bolter operator received crushing injuries during the bolting process.

December 12, 2005 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was mining a cut of coal when a horseback fell out causing fatal injury.

June 10, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck by falling object

Employee moved roof bolter outby face to rebolt in the section. Horse back fell out causing fatal injury.

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