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November 5, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object

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.

July 29, 2011 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE 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.

June 29, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Due to loose piece of draw rock falling from mine roof. Rock size approx 30" long 2" thick 1 ft wide.

August 28, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

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

November 8, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

WHILE TYING SHOE LACES A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON HAND.

May 11, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

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.

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