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March 5, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fools Gold Energy Corporation · Struck by falling object

A piece of draw rock measuring 0"-2" X 24" X24" fell on canopy and slid off hitting subjects left leg and foot, fracturing left tibia about 6 inches above ankle.

June 23, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fools Gold Energy Corporation · Struck by falling object

Subject (roof bolter) operator was injured by a piece of draw rock that was dislodged from the mine roof in the No. 2 entry when the ATRS was disengaged from the mine roof. Bruised back and fractured left ankle.

May 5, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fools Gold Energy Corp · Struck by falling object

Piece of rock fell out between roof bolts, hitting subjects head and neck.

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