Was operating roof bolter. A rock 1 foot round and 1.5 inches thick fell hitting his finger and cutting it.
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September 13, 2006
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Murriel Don Coal, Inc. · Struck by falling object
August 11, 2004
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Murriel-Don Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object
EE WAS OPERATING A BUGGY WHEN HE SAW A SCOOP STUCK. HE GOT OFF THE BUGGY AND HELPED GET THE SCOOP UNSTUCK. WHILE HE WAS CRAWLING BACK TO HIS BUGGY, A LARGE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIM.
June 12, 2001
KY · Coal
scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Murriell-Don Coal Co Incorporated · Struck by falling object
CLEANING UP CUT OF COAL. ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS.
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