EE was trimming roof at a cross-cut. A piece of draw rock fell onto his right ankle. He was taken to ER for treatment, X-ray revealed a fracture to the ankle.
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February 21, 2006
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Road Fork Development Company Inc · Struck by falling object
July 19, 2001
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Road Fork Development Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING GUARDS ON THE HEAD OF THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK (DRAW ROCK) MEASURING 7'X 3' X 1" THICK, FELL HITTING HIM ACROSS THE BACK AND RIGHT ANKLE.
June 21, 2000
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Roadfork Development Co Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE HAD REMOVED HIS GLOVE TO OPEN HIS DINNER BUCKET. WHEN HE DID SO, A PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 6" X 11" X 1" FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIS HAND.
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