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July 13, 2011 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Helping two men remove a set of air lock doors. When he removed a jack a piece of draw rock fell hitting and cutting his upper lip.

June 25, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

While bolting, a piece of draw rock fell and cut right arm, above elbow. Resulted in 14 stitches.

June 9, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was struck by a piece of draw rock while bolting. It hit his left arm and shoulder. He suffered from cuts on his arm and soreness in his shoulder. No broken bones.

September 29, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was mucking the #5 belt at the overcast. A piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the right shoulder and the arm. This resulted in pain, bruising and swelling of the right arm.

June 12, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking through a vent curtain. He had his right hand on a crib and a piece of rock dislodged and struck his hand. This resulted in a broken bone in his hand. He was not operating any machinery.

August 21, 2007 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was working in the #2 heading when he was struck in the back by a piece of rock. Injury on lower back near kidney area. Swelling & bruising on lower back. Sent to U.T. Medical Center for examination & x-rays.

May 14, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting #2R. A piece of draw rock fell, striking him on the right leg, just above the ankle. The impact fractured the bone located in that area. This occurred on MMU Section 009. (Fractured fibia)

May 2, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piee of rock on the left side of his nose, resulting in a small cut & bruise while roof bolting.

April 18, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting on section 9, He was struck by a piece of draw rock on his left arm hand and thumb resulting in a bruised left arm. No missed work days.

August 8, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a draw rock, it hit left side of head, scratching a small cut approx 1/2" to 1" long. Not very deep, no stitching was required. An abrasion, capillary blood only.

April 10, 2003 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS SCOOPING ON RETURN ROADWAY ON OLD 2+4 SECTION WHEN SOME ROCK FELL OUT OF THE TOP. NO LOST TIME ACCIDENT. RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

August 21, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING TIMBERS ON 2 SECTION BELT LINE WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF ON HIS RIGHT LEG.

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