Low Trac 6540 butted a hose. EE got off to look under to see what. Laid hand on top of machine when a piece of draw rock hit his hand. Broke fingers.
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Showing all 9EE was assisting the bolter crew when a piece of draw rock fell and hit him in the back and ankle. The rock 5 foot 3 inches 6 inches thick. EE didn't need medical attention a this time.
PRE-Shifting the mine a draw rock fell from the top.
Due to loose piece of draw rock falling from mine roof. Rock size approx 30" long 2" thick 1 ft wide.
Draw rock.
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AROUND THE CAR. HE HAD HIS HAND ON TOP OF CAR AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS HAND
WHILE TYING SHOE LACES A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON HAND.
CAP COAL STRUCK EE ON RIGHT ANKLE.
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HANG CURTAIN AND A SMALLPIECE OF DRY ROCK FELL STRIKING NECK AND BACK. CAME BACK 5/12/00. LEFT AGAIN 5/15/00.