Quality Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING MINER OUT OF NO.4 HEADING, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE NECK AND SHOULDER.
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Quality Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING ROOF BOLTS OUT OF A BOOM HOLE WITH TORCHES AFTER IT HAD BEEN REBOLTED AND A SLUG OF ROCK HIT HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND TWIST HIS KNEE.
August 1, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Quality Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A SECTION OF DRAW ROCK WITH A SLATE BAR WHEN THE DRAW ROCK APPROX 7"X5'X4' FELL ON EMPLOYEE.
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