August 2, 2004
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Reedy Coal Co; Inc
· Struck by falling object
EE had just finished installing timbers and began to observe the top for the miner operator who had begun to cut the end cut in the #2 entry. A section of roof measuring 18' wide 0-60" thick fell on ee causing fatal injuries.