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February 13, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee was knelt down (drinking water) and a piece of rock (about 4 lbs.), fell from the top and landed on his left hand, injuring ring and middle fingers.

February 2, 2009 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a rock that caused a fracture to his left leg and left index finger. Started missing work 2/3/09.

April 23, 2008 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A piece of drawrock fell from between the bolts and rib and struck EE on lower back. Started missing work on 4/24/08.

September 17, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Bolting top, a loose piece of rock fell and hit his left arm.

September 4, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock brow fell after employee let bolter ATRS down and struck employee. He has a fractured pelvis and back. Started missing work 9-5-07.

October 16, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee put a bolt in, brow broke next to the bolt and a rock fell, striking right foot.

June 3, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A rock hit his left hand and bruised his hand.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock was dislodged by bolter barrel and hit EE on upper lip.

March 15, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING BOLT MACHINE WHEN ROCK FELL, HITTING HIM IN THE LOWER BACK.

March 3, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A piece of draw rock fell between bolts and rib and struck him, pushing him down.

February 2, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top and a piece of rock fell and he sustained a broken hip. Started missing work 2-3-06.

October 31, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee was picking up garbage, bent over and a rock fell between bolts, striking him in the lower back.

August 25, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND CAUGHT LEFT ARM

July 15, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

PUTTING LOLO PIN IN AND ROCK FELL ON RT LEG

March 16, 2004 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK HIT EE'S RIGHT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES. NO LOST TIME.

February 19, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A LOOSE PIECE OF DRAWROCK. EE RECEIVED 5 SUTURES.

January 24, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON HEAD AND BACK.

December 9, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

DRAWROCK FELL AND INJURED EMPLOYEES NECK AND BRUISED RIGHT LEG. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK JAN 6, 2003.

August 7, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK EE ON LT. FOREARM & LOWER LEFT HIP. STARTED MISSING WORK ON 8-8-02.

June 26, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND STRUCK EE ON NECK AND SHOULDERS.

May 7, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

DRAWROCK FELL AND STRUCK EE ON HEAD/BACK AND LT.SIDE. BRUISED RIBS.

April 15, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF LOOSE DRAW ROCK FELL WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A PANIC SWITCH ON ROOF BOLTER. THE ROCK HIT HIS RIGHT HAND. HE RECEIVED FIVE SUTURES ON BACK OF HAND.

January 12, 2002 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HAND. 8 STITCHES TO LITTLE FINGER.

August 18, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL AND KNOCKED EMPLOYEE DOWN TO GROUND. BRUISED BACK, KNEE & NECK. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 9/4/01.

July 30, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

DRAWROCK FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOREARM. 7 SUTURES REQUIRED.

January 4, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE ANKLE.

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