EE WAS STARTING TO CUT COAL IN 2 LEFT BREAK AND A PIECE OF ROCK 2FT WIDE 2 1/2 FT LONG AND 3 INCH TO 4 INCH THICK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND RIGHT SHOULDER PUSHING HIM ON TO THE STARTIN G BOX OF THE MINER. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT TIL 10-11-91 HE RETURNED TO WORK 10-14-91 WITH EXCUSE FROM DR RELEASING HIM.
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Ag Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
Ag Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS SETTING TIMBERS ALONGSIDE ROADWAY. SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON LEG LEG IN THIGH AREA.
March 7, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ag Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL AROUND BELTHEAD WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM ROOF & STRUCK HIM ON RT FOOT
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