September 24, 1984
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brownies Creek Collieries Inc · Struck by falling object
ROOF FALL IN THE 8 HEADING AT THE 003 SECTION.
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Brownies Creek Collieries Inc · Struck by falling object
DURING THE WORK PERIOD THE ROOF FELL AS THE WORKERS WERE SETTING TIMBERS. THEY ALL MOVED TO GET AWAY FROM THE FALL. WHILE MOVING FROM THE FALL THE EMPLOYEE RAN INTO THE ROOF BOLT PLATE AND CUT HIS BACK . EMPLOYEE RECEIVED STITCHES.
February 6, 1984
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brownies Creek Collieries Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING DOWN A PIECE OF SAND ROCK IN THE #4 HEADING, THIS WAS AT THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS AND THE HEADING WAS GOING UPHILL. ACCORDING TO FRANK A PIECE OF ROCK HIT BOTTOM AND LANDED ON HIS HIP AND LEG.
August 5, 1983
KY · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brownies Creek Collieries Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE PULLING KETTLE BOTTOM IT FELL AND HIT ROOF BOLTERS HEAD, BOUNCED AND HIT RING FINGER AGAINST KETTLE BOTTOM AND BOTTOM. HAD STITCHES.
Brownies Creek Collieries Inc · Struck by falling object
DRAW ROCK FELL #4 HEADING HITTING BACK OF NECK CAUSING SEVERE PAIN
Brownies Creek Collieries Inc · Struck by falling object
DRAW ROCK FELL. CAUGHT LEFT HAND AROUND KNUCKLES CAUSING LACERATION.
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