THE MINE HAS EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL ON THE 2 BUTT (001) SECTION THAT FELL ON THE CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE, SHUTTLE CAR AND CAUSED INJURY TO AN EMPLOYEE. THE CLAIMANT WAS TRANS POTED TO RUBY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS TREATED FOR A BROKEN PELVIS AND STRETCHED BLADDER.
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Ringold Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
November 16, 1988
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ringold Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP AND STRUCK INJURED ON HAND, BROKE AND CUT MIDDLE FINGER.
August 3, 1988
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ringold Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF CAP ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN BOLTS & STRUCK HIM ON HAT THEN ARM & HAND.
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