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June 9, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Fork Development Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting when a piece of slate rock fell and hit him on the left hand. Rock was 1' x 2' x 2" thick.

August 2, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Fork Development Inc. · Struck by falling object

Bolting roof when a small piece of draw rock fell & cut his right wrist-8 stitches in right wrist.

June 29, 2001 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Fork Development Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING DIRECTION TO GO BACK TO MINER AND HAD CHANGED SEATS IN THE SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT LEFT KNEE AND THIGH.

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