WHILE CHANGING OUT ONE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WITHANOTHER, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF ANDSTRUCK EMPLOYEE'S FOOT. THE ROCK MEASURED 2'X 2'X 3" THICK.
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Showing all 5WHILE EATING LUNCH, A PIECE OF ROCK 4'X5'X4" FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK EE'S NECK AND SHOULDER.
WHILE EATING LUNCH, A PIECE OF ROCK 4'X5'X4" FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK EE'S SHOULDER AND ANKLE.
WHILE CLEANING OFF THE TOP OF THE MINER, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING THE MINER OPERATOR ON SHOULDER AND BACK.
WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WITH REMOTECONTROL, A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 12"W X 12"L X2"THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOFBOLTS AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE'S HARD HAT CAUSING STRAIN TO HIS NECK.