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DRAW ROCK (SIZE: 2 1\2 FT ROUND X 1/2 INCH TO U INCHE THICK) FALL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE SIDE OF FACE. ON EMPACT, HIS NECK HIT THE METAL ON THE SCOOP CUASING A SPRAIN. HE WILL BE STAYING A FEW NIGHTS IN HOSPITAL TO RULE OUT ANY SERIOUS PROBLEM.
EMPLOYEE GOT OFF THE ROOF BOLTER AND BEGAN CRAWLING FROM THE MACHINE WHEN A ROCK WEIGHING APPROX. 25 LBS FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS 45" APART STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK. HE THEN CRAWLED TO SUP ERVISOR AND WAS TRANSPORTED VIA MANTRIP TO OUTSIDE OF MINE. HE DROVE HIMSELF HOME AND TO THE HOSPITAL. INJURIES APPEAR TO BE NOT SERIOUS, ACCORDING TO THE VICTIM. HE HOPES TO BE BACK TO WORK
EMPL RIDING SCOOP WHEN DRAW ROCK 8" X 1/4"FELL HITTING SCOOP THEN BREAKING INTO SMALL PIECES.THE SMALLER PIECES FLEW INTO EMPL RIGHT EYE.