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EE stated while riding the MAC-8 to the section, from the end of the track, a piece of draw rock fell striking them on top of the left hand resulting in a laceration.
Employee stated EE was installing a rib bolt when a piece of drawl rock measuring 32" long X 1" wide X 2" thick fell sticking EE in the face.
EE stated while installing rib bolt a piece of draw rock (7"W X 7" L X 4" T) fell from top sticking EE on the right ring finger causing a fracture to the end of the digit.
Employee stated while exiting a scoop, a rock fell from the top between rib and roof, striking EE on the left foot. EE was immediately transported outside and taken by ambulance to hospital. There EE received X-rays and was diagnosed with left 5th toe intra-articular fracture medial base. EE was referred to specialist and given time off work.
Employee stated, a strapped kettle bottom fell from between the strap and the rib deflecting off the rib and striking EE's right lower leg. EE was transported outside by EMT to waiting ambulance which EE refused. EE traveled POV to medical center where x-ray determined a fracture of the fibula. EE has been granted time off work and remains off work at this time.
Employee stated was swinging boom to install bolt and was resting a hand on the tray to steady self. A piece of coal fell on left index finger against the tray. EE was transported outside to waiting ambulance. EE was examined by ambulance crew and refused service. EE traveled by POV to ER, was examined and released to return to work on EE's next scheduled shift.
Employee stated EE was swinging the DDR drill pot over to install a roof bolt when a portion of draw rock measuring 14" wide, 24" long, 1.5" in thickness fell from the mine roof and struck EE's left forearm causing a 3 inch laceration. EE was taken to a hospital where EE received medical treatment.
A piece of roof rock measuring approximately 36 inches long X 36 inches wide X 1.5 inches thick fell and struck employee on the head.
While cleaning up in #7 entry on the #1 Section, a piece of draw rock fell from between bolts striking employee on arm causing a 4 inch laceration. Resulted in 10 stitches.
Piece of draw rock fell striking employee on right wrist causing a laceration resulting in 4 stitches.
Employee was installing a roof bolt into the mine roof at which time a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee in the left bicep area causing a laceration and left palm/thumb area causing a laceration.
Employee stated while drilling hole for outside bolt in first row of #8 entry, a rock 27"x8"x3" fell from the top onto the canopy, slid off canopy and fell to the drill steel tray. EE stated the rock struck and injured EE's Rt 3rd & 4th finger. EE was transported to medical facility where EE was treated and released to full duty.
Employee was making a cable splice on the left continuous miner when a piece of rock measuring 65" Long x 8" thick x 8" thick and a piece 28" wide x 43" long x 2" thick became dislodged from the roof and rib striking employee in the upper back and neck.
Employee was standing in the intersection, when a piece of draw rock fell striking their left foot. The rock measured 24"x 25".
Employee stated ee had already installed 2 bolts in row and decided to install a spot bolt next to the rib. After installing the spot bolt, ee swung in and a rock 48" x 32" x 4-5" fell out between bolts hitting ee in the back. EE went to Princeton Community Hosp. ER. X-ray indicated possible fracture of C-7 and ee was given time away from work and referred to specialist
Employee stated was drilling hole in 4L cc. While installing finishing steel in the hole, a piece of rock fell pinching right thumb between the rock and pusher steel causing a crushing injury. EE was transported to Welch hospital. EE was transferred to RGH where EE was admitted overnight. EE underwent surgery and was released the next day. EE remains off work at this time.
Employee was squaring end of belt for splice when a piece of rock fell from the top striking them on the left arm. EE was administered 1st aid and transported to surface and then to hospital ER. Diagnosis was broken left ulna and laceration. EE fracture & wound was treated in surgery and was admitted to hospital.
Employee stated, was roof bolting in 5R c/c when struck by loose rock which fell during the bolting cycle. Rock impacted personal canopy and then pushed employee to ground. EE was transported to surface by EMTs and taken to RGH ER. EE was treated and released but returned to doctor 2 days later and is away from work until 6-3-16
The injured employee was installing a rib bolt when a piece of draw rock fell from the top hitting EE on upper back and pushed EE to the ground. The employee was taken to the Logan Med Center ER and given a full release to return to work, EE went to Dr on 05-31-2016 and was taken off work for a possible pinched nerve, the employee started missing work on 06-01-2016.
Employee stated after T bar was set, EE walked forward to swing boom outward to install EE's rib bolt. A piece of draw rock 6'L X 3'W X 2"T fell on EE's back forcing EE to the ground. Once EE caught self with EE's hands, the rock slid down EE's back striking EE's right hand causing bruising. Employee was transported to doctor for X-rays which were negative for any fractures.
Employee stated EE was operating CM when a piece of brow rock fell out striking EE across the shoulder driving EE to the ground. Employee finished EE's shift and did not seek medical treatment at this time. EE continued to work and sought medical treatment on 10/26/17 and given time off. EE began missing work on 10/27/17
Working on the #1 roof bolter, he was on his knees when a rock fell out in between 2 bolts striking the employee in the head. The rock then broke and hit the employee in the hand causing a laceration that required 2 sutures.
A piece of draw rock fell from the top striking employee's hand causing severe laceration, and break to hand.
Employee was tearing down flypads in the #7 entry 50'outby spad number 10757 to move to a new location as he was pulling on the flypads, the flyboard broke allowing a loose piece of drawrock that was above the flyboard to fall onto the ground hitting him on the left ankle resulting in a chipped bone.
Employee was taking a water box to the #2 section when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on the back of the head causing a laceration.
Employee was hanging C/M cable when a piece of draw rock measuring 12"X10"X1.5" thick fell, striking the top of foot just behind the metatarsal guard of the boot. Height in area was approx. 6.5'
Employee was examining his shuttle car roadway prior to operating shuttle car, a piece of rock (approximately 46" long X 5" thick X 15" wide) fell between roof support. The rock struck him on the head and left shoulder.
EE was spot bolting along 6 belt break 31 when a piece of rock 7" X 9" X 1.5" thick fell striking him on the left shoulder and cheek. This injury resulted in a laceration requiring stitches.
EE was installing shuttle car cable anchor when a piece of cap flew off and struck him in the face, leaving a laceration to his upper lip.
On 8/19/2010 was notified that Dr. has taken EE off work due to a strained left knee. EE was supplying roof bolter when a rock fell between the roof bolts raking him down his left side, pushing against rib, injuring his left knee. Rock was approximately 5' long by 6" thick.
EE scaled a piece of rock from the top in the track entry. When he bent over to remove the rock another piece fell and struck him in the back. EE started missing work on 8/11/10. Could not contact him to find out reason for missing work. Rec. info. from Comp. on 8/20/10 that EE had been off work due to injury. After rec. this info. it is determined to be a lost time accident.
Employee was starting to drill a hole for installing a roof bolt, when a piece of roof rock fell (4" x 4" x 1/4") and struck him on the left cheek which resulted in a laceration. Employee was wearing safety glasses. Employee received two sutures.
Injured was in the process of swinging his boom out whan a piece of rock fell striking him on the arm causing a laceration requiring stitches.
Injured was walking and a piece of rock fell from the roof, striking him on the left side of the head, causing a laceration requiring stitches.
Employee had almost completed loading a shuttle car. A rock measuring 91" x 13" x 11.5" fell from top and landed on the boom of the miner. It traveled the conveyor to the shuttle car. Since the car was almost loaded the rock slid off the side of the shuttle car and struck employee in the left leg.
Injured was walking in the primary escape way and bumped his head against the roof, causing a small piece of rock to fall, stiking him on the left hand. This accident caused a fracture to his left index finger.
Employee was moving the roof bolter when a piece of rock fell from the roof measuring 12" x 12" x 1" thick striking his left hand causing a laceration on the 3rd & 4th fingers. He received stitches at ER.
Member was helping hang miner cable. A piece of rock fell from top, struck his hard hat, causing safety glasses to make a small laceration on bridge of his nose and fracturing right side of nose.
Member was standing in the #7 entry talking to the miner operator when a small piece of draw rock fell and hit him. Note: The Dr. did not take member off from work until 11/6/08
Injured stated he was struck in right knee with a piece of rock causing a sprain to his knee. Injured was given a full release & worked up till a follow up visit on 10-20-08. At that point the orthopedic took him off work due to strained LCL tendon.
Member was installing rib bolt when a rock fell striking his right hand resulting in a contusion. Rock measured 10" long x 3" thick.
Member was getting out of a scoop and had his right hand on the corner of the canopy, when a piece of draw rock fell, stiking him on the right hand.
While loading coal in the #4 entry a rock fell, measuring 41" long X 33" wide X 10", striking member on the head and right side of lower body.
Employee was helping move cable. When he bent over to pick up the cable, a rock that measured 8" long, 1.5" thick and 4" wide fell from between a row of bolts and struck him on the head behind the left ear causing a laceration.
Employee stated he was picking up a can of oil and a small piece of rock fell from the roof striking him on the right hand.
EE was installing a roof bolt and strap when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on the head and back.
A rock measuring 22" X 11" X 1.5" fell striking member on ring finger causing a fracture. The finger became infected. Member did not start missing work until 07/10/2007
Employee stated that he was making up bolts and a piece of slate fell from the roof striking his left shoulder causing a cut approximately six inches long.
EE was sitting on the corner of the 4LX-cut doing a time study. A piece of rock fell striking him on the left foot. EE was only scheduled at this mine for a day and was off workd for 2 days. Note: Inj EE is not an employee at this mine. He was doing an outside service for this mine only.
EE and co-worker were removing stopping when a rock measuring 22" in length by 15" in width and 5" thick fell and struck him on the head causing a fracture in his T-3 vertebrae.