WHILE OPERATING THE MINER A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING THE OPERATOR.
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Allied Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
Allied Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HAND CUTTING 2 FINGERS & BRUSING REMAINING TWO. HAND WAS RESTING ON TOP OF BOLT MACHINE WHEN ROCK FELL & HIT ON TOP OF LEFT HAND.
May 5, 1986
TN · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allied Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
MEN WERE SETTIN1 SAFETY JACKS IN PREPARATION FOR ROOF BOLTING WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL COVERING ONE MAN, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO HIM.
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