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Operator finished the cut and was tramming to the next location when a piece of draw rock fell striking the operator on the left arm causing a laceration that required 5 sutures.

Employee was hanging curtain in the #3 entry when a piece of top rock fell hitting them on top of the head pushing their hard hat into their glasses cutting the bridge of their nose (size 64"L 23"W 4.5" T)

While inserting a roof bolt into the drilled hole in the top, a piece of loose rock aprox. 16"x8"x1/2" fell from the top hitting the injured on the right forearm causing a small laceration requiring 3 stitches.

While removing drill steel from hole a piece of rock measuring approximately 2 feet wide x 3 feet long x 6 inches thick fell and hit canopy and rolled down the ATRS striking employee on the right arm resulting in a 6 inch laceration. Required 7 stitches.

Employee was installing the last row of bolts in the face of #3 entry when a rock fell from the top between the rib and the outside bolt. EE was struck on the outside of the right ankle. EE was on their knees while bolting. The equipment and tools that EE was using were in good condition.

Employee was roof bolting on #2 Section in #6 entry inby spad #2271 when a piece of roof rock fell out and struck EE on top of the right forearm causing a 1" laceration that required 6 sutures to close. The rock measured 12"L x 10"W x 3"T.

Employee was operating a roof bolter installing a strap when a piece of rock fell measuring 2 foot by 2 foot by 6 inches striking the employee causing a laceration to EE's right wrist resulting in 3 stitches.

While resetting timbers, a rock measuring approximately 69 inches x 50 inches wide X 6 inches thick fell from roof striking employee on the right foot. Resulted in fractures to the foot.

Employee was on knees loading supplies onto the bolt machine. Roof rock feel out from between bolts striking employee on back of calf.

While bolting in the No. 5 Entry, on the No. 3 Section, rock fell from mine roof pinning the miner's leg against the frame of the DDR bolter. Resulted in fractures to the lower leg.

Employee was setting a Heitzman jack when a piece of roof rock fell measuring 3 feet x 2 feet x 8 inches thick. The rock hit employee's right foot.

Crew was departing section on #4 MAC personnel carrier when a piece of draw of shale rock fell from mine roof striking employee on hard hat causing a laceration to EE's forehead. Required 6 sutures.

While installing roof bolts, rock fell from mine roof striking ATRS and then struck the injured on the left shoulder, sliding down injured back and striking right foot.

While walking around the outby end of the roof bolting machine in the No. 7 entry on No. 1 Section, piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking employee's right arm resulting in a laceration. Injury required 10 stitches. Rock measured approximately 12 inches long X 8 inches wide X 1/2 inch thick.

Draw rock fell from mine roof striking employees leg while operating side controls of roof bolt machine. Employee continued to work until 08/18/2022. Was determined to be reportable injury on 08/31/2022.

Miner was kneeling down in the intersection while operating the continuous mining machine, when a piece of roof rock fell from between bolts, striking the right leg. Resulted in a fractured fibula.

While roof bolting, a small piece of roof rock dislodged near the drill steel and fell smashing employee's left hand against the drill pot of the machine. Resulted in a fractured middle finger.

While drilling the roof in No. 7 Right on the No. 1 Section, a piece of rock came down the drill steel striking employee in the nose.

Draw rock fell striking miner on right hand causing a laceration.

Employee was at inch tram controls on roof bolter when a piece of roof rock struck employee in the right arm causing a laceration, resulting in multiple sutures.

While operating roof drill, cap coal fell from roof striking miner's left hand fracturing the middle finger. Employee began missing work on the 02/17/2020 shift.

While setting up roof bolting machine in the No. 4 Right crosscut, a rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the arm. Resulting in a laceration requiring 3 stitches.

A rock fell from the mine roof striking miner on the leg.

Miner was operating the continuous mining machine in the No. 4 Entry when a rock fell from the top striking miner on left side.

While swinging out drill station a rock fell hitting employee in the back of the head. Received stitches

Rock fell from between roof bolts striking miner on the back of head and right shoulder causing EE to fall against continuous mining machine striking face on the machine.

While bolting the intersection of #6 a rock fell out from between bolts striking miner on right side of neck and right foot.

Miner was walking outby the section load point in the #3 Entry when a slab of rock fell suddenly from the mine roof striking miner on top of shoulder.

Employee was bolting top in the #6 heading. As EE was removing drill steel out of the hole, a golf ball sized rock came down with the steel striking EE near upper lip. The area being bolted was approximately 10' high. Received 4 sutures.

The employee was in the process of removing a rock from on top of the Joy continuous miner when a piece of rock measuring approximatley 4'L X 28" X 1 to 2 inches thick fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the right arm resulting in a laceration requiring 4 sutures.

Employee was bolting top in #2 face when a piece of draw rock, approximately 60" X 21" X 1" - 1 1/2" thick dislodged, striking him on the head knocking him to the ground. It was reported to the Safety Department on 12-16-15 Employee was having physical therapy for his injury.

While bolting, employee was struck in left hand by a piece of draw rock that fell from roof.

After finishing the cut, employee was struck and injured by a rock.

While Employee was loading a shuttle car with the miner; a piece of rock fell out between a row of bolts striking Employee on the back of neck.

As Employee was walking around scoop a piece of rock fell striking Employee on the neck and back. This accident has been under internal investigation.

As Employee was operating continuous miner a rock fell striking Employee on the neck causing pain in his lower back. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital and was diagnosed with a compression fracture of the L2 and L5. Employee has a follow-up appointment with a specialist.

As Employee was hanging roof bolter cable a piece of draw rock fell striking Employee on his back and left shoulder. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital.

As Employee was walking out of the entry a rock fell striking Employee on the head and ankle. Employee was treated at MedExpress where xrays were taken and received ten (10) staples due to the laceration on his head.

Employee was hit by a piece of draw rock on his back. Employee was treated at CAMC General Division

While bolting top Employee placed steel against top when a kettle bottom fell striking Employees left shoulder and rolling down his arm mashing his left ring finger between the drill pot and kettle bottom causing a fracture.

Employee a continuous miner operator on the #1 Section was injured when a roof rock fell and struck him. Employee was standing in #6 Entry approximately two breaks inby spad 9050 when the accident occurred. The roof support was properly installed and intact. Employee sustained injuries to his pelvic area as a result of the accident.

Employee was hanging reflectors when a piece of draw rock fell striking Employee on the head and back. Employee has not missed work but due to a knot on his back his doctor drained fluid out of it on April 10, 2014.

Employee was struck in the head by a rock. Marfork Coal Company is filing this 7000-1 solely to abate Citation No. 9054035 and does not agree that a reportable accident occurred or that it violated Part 50.20(a) in any respect since no lost time accident occurred at this mine...per Management and Legal.

EE was hooking pull rope on top of miner around a rock to pull it off and was crossing the conveyer boom to get off miner when a rock measuring 40"x45"x4" thick fell between the bolts strikin g EE in the neck & back while he was still on the miner.

As Employee was gathering block to build a stopping he got out of the scoop and a piece of rock measuring 27" x 32" x 1.5" fell striking Employee on the back of the head. Employee was transported by EMS to CAMC General Division.

As Employee was attempting to pull a loose piece of rock off the top, several pieces of rock fell striking Employee on the head. The largest piece of rock was approximately 9.5" x 6" x 1'. Employee complained of neck pain and was transported outside and taken by EMS to CAMC General Division for further evaluation. All xrays and scans were negative.

Employee was spot bolting cable bolts in #7 entry and a rock fell between bolts striking employee on his left thigh. Employee was treated at MedExpress.

While Employee was bolting in #3 entry a loose piece of draw rock fell striking the ATRS on the roof bolter. A small piece of draw rock struck Employee on the left thigh. Employee was transported by EMS to Raleigh General Hospital. X-rays were negative and was instructed to follow-up with a specialist.

Employee was bolting in #1 when a piece of rock approximately 6"x4"x1.5" broke around steel. As Employee spun the steel back out the rock broke striking Employee on the face causing a laceration. Employee was transported to Raleigh General Hospital by EMS where he received 8 sutures.

A rock measuring 4' x 7' x 1"-4" fell striking Employee on his right foot. Employee was transported to Raleigh General Hospital and was diagnosed with a fractured big toe. Employee was scheduled for out patient surgery but instead was admitted on 9-23-11 for surgery to correct his fractured toe.