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May 21, 1998 KY · Coal pumper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAVELING THROUGH A MANDOOR WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND. 3 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED. NO LOST TIME. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.

October 28, 1996 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS HIT BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHEN CONDUCTING A FACE EXAMINATION. ROCK HIT THE BOTTOM THEN ROLLED OVER AND HIT HIS LEFT LEG. THIS INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES.

September 23, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DOWN DRAWROCK WHEN A SMALL PIECE HIT HIM ON THE FOREARM.THIS INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES.

March 16, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WAITING ON THE MANTRIP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL HITTING EE ON THE LIP.

March 4, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SMALL PIECES OF DRAWROCK WHEN A PIECE HIT HIM BELOW THE RIGHT EYE. THIS INJURY REQUUIRED STITCHES.

October 30, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING A BELT CLAMP, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL, HITTING EE ON THE LOWER BACK. THE DATE STATED IN ITEM 6 IS WHEN EE STARTED MISSING WORK FOR THIS INJURY.

August 29, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK ON THE LEFT HAND.THIS INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES.THE SIZE OF THE ROCK WAS 5"X5"X1".

April 15, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SPLICING A CABLE, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL, HITTING HIM ON THE HIP AND RIGHT FOOT. THERE WERE NO FRACTURES IN THIS INJURY.

February 20, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING 16" X 18" ROUND AND 1.5" THICK FELL ON EMPLOYEE WHILE SHOVELING, STRIKING HIM IN THE LOWER BACK. COAL HEIGHT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: 10'6".

December 13, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PLASTERING A BRATTICE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD. EE DID NOT GO TO THE DR UNTIL 12-22-94 AND DID NOT MISS ANY WORK UNTIL 12-28-94. DR SAID HE HAS A MILD CON CUSSION. DID BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 12-28-94.

November 11, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CHANGE OUT BELT INBY THE NO. 7 HEAD DRIVE, WHEN A BROW FELL, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT LEG.

September 10, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS NEAR THE HEADGATE. THE ROCK WAS APPROX 5 INCH WIDE BY 10 IN. LONG AND 1 TO 2 INCH THICK. HE ISHAVING BACK AND NECK PAIN.

June 13, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL, HITTING EE ON THE SIDE OF THE FACE. THIS INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES.

January 25, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING BRATTICES, WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON THE ARM. THIS INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 10, 1993 KY · Coal inspector FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE RIDING A RAILRUNNER FROM THE PORTAL TO THE LOCATION WHERE HE WAS GOING TO BEGIN HIS INSPECTION, A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL, HITTING HIM ON THE UPPER LIP. THIS INJURY REQUIRED STITCH ES.

June 2, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HIT BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE WALKING BACK TO GET A PIECE OF STEEL. THIS INJURY REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

February 16, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE TURNING A RIGHT BREAK A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL STRIKING THE CANOPY OF THE MINER BURSTING INTO PIECES, ONE OF THE PIECES THEN STRUCK HIM ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. X-RAYS WERE TAKEN HIS FOOT WAS ONLY BRUISED.

January 27, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SCALING DOWN LOOSE ROCK. A PIECE OF ROCK 12' INCHES LONG 6 INCHES WIDE AND UP TO 1 INCH THICK CAME DOWN THE SLATE BAR AND STRUCK MORGAN IN FACE. LACERATION TO NOSE AND LIP REQUIRED STITCHES.

August 27, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

68935 WORKING AT THE HEAD GATE A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT, (CAUSING A FRACTURE TO THE LITTLE TOE ON THAT FOOT.).

February 22, 1992 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS MOVING A SAFETY JACK TO BE RESET.PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT FOREARM. THE ROCK WAS 5" X 5" X 1/2" THICK.

February 21, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER ON 008 SECTION,PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL STRIKING LEFT HAND AND FINGERS.SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.THE MINER WAS BEING OPERATED BY REMOTE CONTROL.

December 23, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STUCK BY A PIECE OF ROCK.THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL 01-08-92.HE WAS FIRST TOLD IT WAS A SPRAIN BUT THE HOSPITAL CALLED BACK AND SAID HE DID HAVE A SIMPLE FRAC TURE.THIS REPORT WAS MADE OUT AFTER I INVESTIGATED THE ACCIDENT.

July 24, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ALONG THE TRACK WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BUCK. HE RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. BRUISED HIS BACK.

July 16, 1991 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A S/C JACK WHEN A PICE OF DRAW ROCK FELL,HITTING HIM ON TOP OF THE FOOT.

July 16, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEXT TO THE PANLINE WITH HIS LEFT ARM ON THE EDGE OF THE PAN LINE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE SHIELDS STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT ARM.THE ROCK WAS AP PROX 1 FT LONG 8" WIDE BY 6 INCHES THICK.IT BROKE HIS ARM ABOVE THE WRIST.

July 5, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT SUTURES WERE REQUIRED 010 SECTION.

February 6, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON LEFT HAND. WHILE INSTALLING BELT HANGERS. HE HAD SUTURES PLACED IN LACERATION.

October 10, 1990 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS HITTING ON A S/C THEN SLIDING OFF THE CAR LANDING ON I NAME LEG & FOOT

August 6, 1990 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS TAKING DOWN PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK WHEN SMALL PIECE FELL STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT HAND CUTTING HIM BETWEEN THUMB & INDEX FINGER. 7 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

July 11, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE HELPING PUT FLIGHTS IN THE SHUTTLE CAR, A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

July 3, 1990 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING I.NAME ON THE THIRD FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND IN WHICH CAUSED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 9 STITCHES.

November 27, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL SETTING BITS ON MINER.PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT HAND.THIS REQ 4 STITCHES.

September 27, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING THE BELTLINE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND CAUSING INJURY TO HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.

August 28, 1989 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS TRAMMING RIAL MOTOR WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FORMT HE TOP STRIKING I NAME ON THE L FOREHEAD AND IN THE MOUTH REQUIRING STITCHES ON THE HEAD AND THE REPLACEMENT OF ONE TOOTH

August 18, 1989 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL SAT DOWN TO EAT DINNER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING I NAME ONT HE FOOT CAUSING A BRUISE

May 25, 1989 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON THE MINER I NAME WAS WAITING FOR THE MACHYINE TO BACK OUT OF A CUT WHEN HE HEARD A CRACK OVER HIS HEAD WHEN HE STARTED TO MOVE A PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 3FT WIDE & 7FT LONG TO A TAPER TOP FELL FORCING HIM TO THE BOTTOM CAUSING LEGS & PELVIC FRACTURES

March 29, 1989 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BELTLINE SCALING TOP WHEN A SMALL ROCK DROPPED FROM TOP HITTING BELTLINE THEN FALLING ONTO THE BOTTOM STRIKING I NAME ON THE LEFT FOOT HE IS RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR INFECT ION I NAME DID NOT LOSE ANY TIME UNTIL 040789

October 19, 1988 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS PLACING BOLTS ON THE RIB SO HE COULD REACH THEM. THE ATRS WAS IN PLACE, A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP. THE ROCK HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT ARM. IT FELL FROM THE RIB TO WHERE THE FIRST YOW OF BO LTS WOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED. HIS RIGHT ARM WAS BROKEN SIMPLE FRACTURE.

August 23, 1988 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE WALKING BACK TO THE MINER AFTER EATING DINNER A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS LEFT LEG BELOW HIS KNEE STITCHES WERE REQUIRED THE ROCK WAS 2" WID E 4" LONG AND 1/2" THICK

August 19, 1988 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CARRYING BOX OF RESIN TO BOLT MACHINE PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS & RIB. STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD & SHOULDER.

July 27, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WA> HAULING ROCK DUST WHEN PC OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BOLTS STRIKING HIM IN HEAD AND SHOULDER ROCK WA> APPROC 3" THICK 3' WIDE 3' LONG ABRASIONS TO FACE

June 22, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

GOING TO MINER PUMP BLOCK OF COAL FELL FROM TOP HIT HIM ON HEAD

February 2, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE REACHING 5 ROOF BOLT TO THE BOLT MACHINE OPERATOR A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL ON HIS RIGHT ARM.

December 10, 1987 KY · Coal belt cleaner, picker FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE CLEANING 6P A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING THE SCOOP BUCKET A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK HIT HIM IN THE EYE CAUSING A SMALL CUT ON THE PUPIL OF THE EYE

August 17, 1987 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING 2FF THE BOLTMACHINE A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE SHOULDERS AND BACK.

August 14, 1987 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE HELPING O3 THE MINER IN LEFT BREAK, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS, HITTING HIM ON THE FOOT EDGEWAYS, SPLIT THROUGH HIS BOOT, CUT HIS TOE OFF.

April 22, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

CUT ON THE KNEE3CAP REQUIRED STITCHES, HE WAS TIGHTEN A CRIB HE HAD BUILD, WHEN HE STRUCK THE CAP WEDGE A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BROKE OFF AND HITHIS KNEE CAP.

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