I.NAME BRUSTING ROCK OFF MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD AND RIGHT HAND. THE ROCK WAS 4' X 18" X 16".
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September 25, 1992
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Struck by falling object
August 13, 1992
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Struck by falling object
85061S HELPING BUILD ON THE 001 SECTION. HE WAS STANDING IN THE BUCKET OF A HAULER REACHING CRIBS TO OTHER EMPLOYEES WHEN A ROCK FELL HITTING HIM IN THE TOP OF THE HEAD.
August 11, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Struck by falling object
55061S CLEANING THE WATER SPRAYS ON THE MINER WHEN A ROCK 3X8X10X FELL FROM THE ROOF, HITTING HIM ON BOTH FEET CAUSING THE LEFT ANKLE TO CRACK.
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