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While operating a CM, a rock fell from between 2 roof straps striking employee on the right side of the head and cutting his right ear resulting in 4 stitches.

The EE was installing roof bolts in the #7 entry. As the EE was pushing the roof bolt up into the hole a small piece of rock fell striking the EE on the head which resulted in a strain to his neck and shoulder.

The employee was in the # 3 entry rolling up a ventilation curtain in preparation to scoop and dust the entry when a piece of draw rock fell from the roof striking the employee on the back.

While in a kneeling position, cleaning out the deck of the shuttle car, a piece of draw rock fell from the top hitting employee on the ankle.

Employee was taking bolts out of belt structure when a piece of draw rock fell and hit his right ear resulting in laceration no stitches were needed but was glued to prevent infection. Draw rock size 3.5" thick X 10" wide X 15" long

As the EE pushed his steel to the top to start drilling, a portion of a kettle bottom fell from the roof striking his left index finger. This resulted in a laceration that required 4 stitches to close.

EE was installing roof bolts when a piece of drawrock fell striking him on the hand. EE was treated and released on 4/15/11 with no restrictions. Upon followup visit the Dr. placed him on restricted duty for 1 week. EE had to resch. next Dr. appt due to doctor sch.

EE walked up to talk to the C.M. op. when a piece of draw rock fell onto the head of the C.M. and broke into a smaller piece falling down into the conveyor chain. The rock flipped out of the conveyor striking the EE on the Rt. foot & ankle. EE permitted to RTW to reg. duty. EE ret. to Dr. due to pain in his foot 3/7/11 at which time EE was placed on light duty.

Employee was operating a roof bolter in the No. 6 entry. While putting up a box a piece of draw rock fell striking the employee across the bridge of the nose.

The employee was going through a curtain in the No. 15 entry. The employee accidentally kicked the pogo stick holding the curtain in place. When pogo stick was kicked a piece of draw rock approximately 18" x 18" x 1" thick fell hitting employee on hat and shoulder, then hit the employee's rt. hand. This created or caused cut, requiring stitches.

Employee was bolting top when a piece of rock fell in fron of ATRS and rolled back striking his left leg.

Employee was putting up outside bolt when a piece of drawrock fell between T-Bar and inside bolt. Rock struck him on the head forcing him to the ground.

Employee was changing wrench on the drill or roof bolter when a piece of rock fell out inby the ATRS and rolled back, pinning the employee's left leg against the drillhead.

EE was roof bolting on MMU No 002 section. EE placed metal strap across ATRS on roof bolter. A piece of rock approx 2' X 2' X 4 1/2" thick fell, striking EE on top of the head.

While drilling a hole for a roof bolt, a piece of draw rock fell striking his left hand against drill pot resulting in a laceration.

The employee was operating a Fletcher roof bolter in the #4 right crosscut. While drilling a piece of rock broke loose hitting him in the mouth.

Employee was roof bolting with walk thru double head fletcher when a piece of rock approx. 1 ft round 0"-3" thick fell from the roof hitting the employee on the left forearm, cutting forearm approx. 3" long.

Employee was knocking insert down in drill pot when rock fell from top hitting his two middle fingers on right hand.

EE was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from the top striking his right forearm.

EE was operating a dual head roof bolter with outside controls. He was installing his first bolt and after he swung the head to the center to install the second bolt, part of a loose brow fell and struck him on his back and legs.

EE was at back of roof bolter eating, when a piece of rock dislodged from roof and fell striking him on his left wrist. EE had a sizeable laceration along with possible fracture of wrist. Amendment: EE went on work restrictions due to this injury beginning 4/9/08.

Employee was operating a miner when rock fell from top striking him on head, shoulder and neck.

While roof bolting, employee was removing steel from chuck when a piece of draw rock fell from top striking his right little finger.

When employee put drill steel against top a piece of rock broke loose and fell striking his right index finger.

EE was roof bolting when a rock fell from top, striking EE on his left shoulder. Rock was approx 2" thick X 2' long.

Employee was attempting to pull drill steel from hole when a piece of draw rock fell striking the canopy and hitting him in head.

While roof bolting a piece of rock fell from roof sliding past canopy & striking the employee on the right arm & leg.

Employee bent over to pick up a can of paint when a piece of draw rock fell from between the bolts striking him on neck & head. Did not start missing work due to this injury until 7/26/06.

Employee was starting to drill a hole to install a roof bolt when a piece of rock fell from roof striking his right hand ring finger. (Employee started missing again due to injury 5/16/06 by misc mail 8/15/06 #3)(EE started missing again due to injury 2/5/07 (having surgery-Misc Mail 2/13/07 #2)

Employee was checking oil in left tram of mine when a piece of rock measuring 2'x 1'x4" thick fell striking his left shoulder.

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING FOR NAILS IN SUPPLY BUGGY AND A 10 INCH PIECE OF ROCK FELL ACROSS BACK OF HAND WHILE HAND WAS RESTING ON SIDE OF CAR. ROCK LANDED ACROSS BACK OF LEFT HAND & FINGERS.

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING WATER LINE WITH A GOLF CART WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP APPROXIMATELY 12" LONG, 6" WIDE, 1/2 TO 1 IN THICKNESS STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND AND FINGERS.

EE WAS RUNNING MOBILE ROOF SUPPORT, A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON 2 FINGERS ON THE RIGHT HAND.