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May 22, 2013 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was working at head drive when draw rock fell striking left leg. Employee received a fracture to his left fibula.

October 15, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell striking right little finger, sutures required and employee has been place on restricted duty due to this injury.

September 26, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a piece of drawrock fell striking 3rd digit finger on left hand, sutures required.Employee has returned to regular duty.

April 12, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was in 2 heading on 002 section bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell striking employee on right forearm. Employee received 8 sutures due to this injury. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

December 1, 2011 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was getting lo lo ready to be scoop, moving miner and bridge cable out of way when drawrock fell striking him on head and right shoulder employee received cut to head. Employee has returned to reg. duty with no restrictions.

September 22, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was tramming roof bolter when a piece of draw rock fell striking left little finger, employee has been placed on light duty.

August 1, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was making a belt setup when a piece of drawrock fell striking head, employee was placed on restricted duty until 8/10/11.

July 12, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee is a roof bolt operator, while setting canopy a piece of drawrock fell cutting left index finger, employee received 2 sutures and has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

June 15, 2010 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was traveling on track to the outside when a piece of drawrock fell, hitting mouth, 7 sutures required. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

May 15, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top in #3 heading when a piece of drawrock fell hitting him in the mouth, 5 sutures required. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restriction.

May 1, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell hitting right forearm, 5 sutures required, employee was placed on light duty.

April 20, 2009 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was setting a stiff jack at 6 headdrive, when a piece of drawrock fell, hitting left hand ring finger. 5 sutures required, employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

February 15, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting glue in bolt hole that was drilled when a piece of draw rock fell out from top hitting back of his head, 7 sutures were required. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restriction.

February 14, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was tramming roof bolter up, when a piece of drawrock fell from top, hitting employee left shoulder. Employee was placed on light duty until 2-20-08. Employee has returned to his reg. duty.

February 14, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting a bolt & glue in hole when a piece of rock fell from between the roof bolts, striking him in the left side of face.

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

Employee was drilling hole in top when a piece of coal with rock fell hitting employee on nose and right hand, 4 sutures were required on nose, employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.

May 15, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Drilling hole to install roof bolt, a piece of rock fell from top, striking employee on the right forearm.

May 7, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A piece of drawrock fell and struck him on his left little finger. Sutures were required.

May 1, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

The employee was bolting top when a piece of rock fell and struck his right foot. He received fractures to his toes on his right foot.

February 26, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Set bolter up to begin bolting and piece of rock fell out of rib & top hitting him on the back of left leg. Employee is on restricted duty.

December 13, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting and was struck on the left leg by a piece of draw rock.

December 13, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck on the left arm by a piece of draw rock while walking between the bolt machine and the rib. Sutures were required to close the wound.

December 2, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

employee was struck on the right leg by drawrock from between the rib and first row of roof bolts.

November 21, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting and was struck on the left thumb by a piece of drawrock app. 2' x 1' x 2" thick.

October 25, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by draw rock app. 2' x 2' x 1"-0", on the right arm while installing roof bolts. Sutures were required to close the incision. (6 stitches)

October 9, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock app. 2' x 2' x 2" on the left shoulder. Bruised shoulder with restricted duty and sutures.

September 11, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck on the left leg by a draw rock while installing roof bolts in #5 entry.

August 21, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was struck by drawrock on the left thumb. The cut required 5 stitches.

April 25, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck on the left ribs by a piece of drawrock while installing roof bolts.

April 10, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was struck by a piece of draw rock on back and left ankle.

February 28, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Rock fell, striking on the right shoulder and right elbow.

February 4, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was struck on top of his head by drawrock which resulted in a neck strain, while emptying the dust box. EE worked until 2-7-06 then started missing time.

January 21, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by draw rock on the left shoulder while installing roof bolts.

January 7, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck on the right shoulder by draw rock while cutting coal.

December 20, 2005 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was reaching down to pick up a curtain when he was struck on the left leg by a draw rock.

November 23, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee alleges he was strach by a piece of drawrock, while roof bolting on the left thumb.

November 2, 2005 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was building a crib and small drawrock struck left hand and resulted in a cut 4 sutures.

October 26, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND HURT HIS NECK WHILE IN AN OPEN MANTRIP.

September 9, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STRUCK BY DRAW ROCK ON HIS LEFT ARM WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS.

August 17, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock which struck the canopy of the MBC, fell to the mine floor then rolled over and struck the employee on the right leg.

April 6, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS. THE ROCK STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOOT.

February 17, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was struck on the left thumb by draw rock while installing roof bolts.

October 8, 2004 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY DRAWROCK. NOTE: EMPLOYEE'S FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WAS 10/25/04.

July 23, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE RT.HAND BY A SMALL ROCK WHILE OPERATING THE DIESEL MANTRIP.

May 22, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SITTING EATING LUNCH AND WAS STRUCK BY DRAW ROCK.

May 11, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock while checking belt line.

May 5, 2003 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK APP 2' X 2' X 3" ON THE HEAD. (EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF LEFT RIB PROBLEMS.)

November 11, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 1'X 1'X 1-2', ON THE LEFT SHIN.

September 24, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK ONT HE LEFT CHEEK OF HIS FACE.

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