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August 13, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Roblee Coal Company · Struck by falling object

After bolting a cut through employee noticed a loose rock and proceeded pulling the rock down with a slate bar. In doing so he inadvertently dislodged another rock causing it to fall pinning him down. The rock was removed by other employees present at the time. He was then given first aid and transported to the surface where EMS personnel took over.

August 23, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Roblee Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was in a standing position when a piece of rock 4' x 2' x 1/2' fell from between roof bolts striking him on the right shoulder and lower neck.

November 28, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Roblee Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was in a standing position blocking roof bolts when a piece of rock 3'x1 1/2'x6" fell from the top striking him on the side of his left leg.

August 24, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Roblee Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking to get a timber when a peice of rock 3'x5'x1' x 0 fell from the roof striking him on his left shoulder, back and left leg. Employee continued to work light duty until 10/25/2005, the date of his operation.

October 10, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Roblee Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAVELING TO THE OUTSIDE AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT ON A JEEP, WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND AND CAUSING A LACERATION. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WITHIN 100' FROM THE O UTSIDE. HIS RIGHT HAND HAD TENDON AND NERVE DAMAGE REQUIRING CORRECTIVE SURGERY.

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