Wolf Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS ASSISTING IN REPAIR OF MINING MACHINE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY ROCK. ROCK DISLODGED BETWEEN TWO ROOF BOLTS. EMPL HAS DEEP MUSCLE BRUISES.
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July 11, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING THE ROOF WHEN A LOOSE ROCK (APP 3'X2'X4") FELL ONTO HIS LEFT SHOULDER CAUSING BRUISES AND POSSIBLE FRACTURES.
Wolf Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A SMALL PC OF DRAW SLATE MEASURING APPROX. 6INCH X 6 INCH X 2 INCH THICK FELL FORM BETWEEN PIN BOARDS AND STRUCK EE ON HIS RIGHT HAND EE WAS KNEELING BESIDE OF A SCOOP WITH HIS RIGHT HAND REST AING ON TOP OF THE SCOOPS BATTERY BOX WHEN THE ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS HAND EE REMINER AT WORK FOR APPROX. 1 1/2 HRS MORE THEN DECIDED TO HAVE HIS HAND CKED BECAUSIE OF INCREASING SORENESS.
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