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September 7, 2022 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The employee stated a rock fell on EE's hand causing a laceration on EE's right thumb that required 12 sutures.

May 22, 2017 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was hanging curtain and a piece of rock fell between a bolt and the rib and hit employee's foot.

August 30, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A piece of draw rock fell striking EE on the left shoulder while he was bolting top. The rock meas. 9" L.X 6" W. X 1/2" thick. His left shoulder had previously been injured in a car accident and a determination had to be made concerning a new or existing condition. Test could not determine exact cause of damage, we are reporting LTA. the results were relayed to me on 10/3/11.

August 2, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee loading hauler when slip fell out. A piece of rock struck him on the left ankle.

July 28, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a loose brow knocking him down. Rock landed across his leg.

October 31, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Draw rock fell and pinched hand against drill pot.

June 2, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Rock fell striking injured on right hand cutting middle and ring fingers.

September 6, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE PUTTING UP FLY BOARD, PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & STRUCK RIGHT HAND & WRIST.

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