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September 19, 2019 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing over next to off side of bolter. Draw rock fell. Stuck employee in the head and face and cut above left eye. Rock measure 2 foot long, 17 inches wide, 2 inches thick, #2 Entry 10 foot outby spad 18810.

November 15, 2018 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling V wipe at 2B head drive. They had right hand on the belt rail when a piece of draw rock fell from the top and hit the hand mashing their two middle fingers.

October 17, 2018 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking and draw rock fell and hit employee in the back as employee was walking toward the LoLo the equipment was backing in the hole and caught softline against Lolo causing softline to strike employee in the ribs.

June 14, 2018 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was servicing the miner when a piece of rock fell in between bolts, striking employee's head, neck and right hand.

September 5, 2017 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting in #3 entry and when they swung to put the inside bolt up the drill steel hit the top causing a piece of draw rock to fall and strike them on the right arm.

July 11, 2017 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was getting belt pins off the dolly when a rock fell and struck them on the back of the head and knocked their face against the lolo dolly.

June 1, 2016 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

The employee was in the #3 right crosscut when a piece of rock had fallen, striking the employee on the right leg, just above ankle.

March 17, 2016 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that a piece of draw rock fell and hit EE on the back.

January 12, 2016 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting in the #3 left crosscut when a piece of rock fell off the canopy of the bolter, striking EE on the back of EE's leg.

November 30, 2015 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that he was hit by a rock. An initial report was not filled out.

November 11, 2015 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee put a regulator hole in brattice and when he turned around a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on his hard hat.

June 17, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was positioning bolter to strap kettle bottom, rock fell striking right hand. Injury required surgery.

June 18, 2013 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting on the left side of the truss bolter when a rock fell and struck him on the right hand. Injury required 3 stitches.

July 13, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing a spot bolt when a rock fell, struck the drill pot then bounced striking the employee in the mouth.

May 21, 2012 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was building a crib back, when a piece of draw rock struck him on the back of his right hand. Injury required stitches.

May 8, 2012 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting a brow up when a piece of rock came down the drill steel, broke off and struck him on the left jaw.

December 15, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking by the Power Center when a piece of draw rock fell striking his right leg.

October 3, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was hooking rope on lolo dolly when a piece of draw rock fell and hit him on the back of his leg. Employee started missing 10-17-11.

September 2, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling draw rock when a piece struck his hand.

June 21, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating scoop when a piece of draw rock fell out between bolts and hit him on the right shoulder.

June 18, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting roof when a draw rock fell and hit him on the right shoulder. Bruising it he worked until 6/21/11 was off 2 days came back on 6/24/11.

June 15, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

A rock fell striking employee on the head. Employee started missing 06-16-11.

May 7, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was rock dusting when a piece of rock struck him.

April 15, 2011 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping miner men to change places when a piece of rock fell and struck him on the arm and hand.

October 12, 2010 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was trying to get the lo-trac started, when a piece of rock fell and struck his arm.

October 5, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell between rib and first bolt.

August 5, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell and struck his right hand index finger.

June 14, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee had his hand on top of the roof bolter canopy and was going to swing boom out when a piece of draw rock fell out and hit him on the hand.

March 8, 2010 KY · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee had set face spads and was in the process of posting section, when a piece of draw rock measuring approximately 2' x 2' fell out between bolts, hitting him on the left hand.

November 12, 2009 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating continuous miner when a piece of drawrock fell and struck him on the lower right leg. Employee started missing 11-30-09.

November 4, 2009 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking down #2 entry around roof bolter sitting in roadway when a piece of drawrock fell and struck him on the back of neck and upper back.

October 28, 2009 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was setting timbers on 2D beltline when a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the head.

September 15, 2009 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was getting structure when loose rock fell from the top striking him on the back.

August 5, 2009 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was watching slack on miner cable when a piece of rock fell out between the bolts and the rib and struck him on the right leg.

December 2, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting up kettle bottom with strap, when the kettle bottom popped out and struck him around the left eye. Injury required stitches.

October 27, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was drilling starter hole when a piece of rock fell striking him on the arm. Employee started missing 10-30-08.

October 22, 2008 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating the continuous miner in the #7 heading when a piece of drawrock fell out between bolts and struck his right hand. Injury resulted in a chipped fracture.

September 24, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was crossing over bridge when a piece of rock fell and struck his left hand. Injury required stitches.

August 13, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting in #5 heading; as he reached to get a roof bolt a piece of rock fell between the rib and the 1st row of bolts striking his little finger on his right hand. Injury required 2 stitches.

January 26, 2007 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling belt when a piece of draw rock fell and struck him in the face. Injury resulted in 19 stitches.

November 30, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing a strap when his canopy hit the top causing a rock to fall, rock struck his index and middle fingers on his right hand. Index finger had to be amputated.

November 4, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was checking oil in his car when a piece of rock fell and hit his finger. Injury resulted in stitches & fracture.

October 26, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was sawing timbers when a piece of draw rock fell out and struck him on the back.

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

Employee was getting ready to pull bolter to next roll when a piece of drawrock fell striking him on the right shoulder/upper back. Employee started missing 01-09-07.

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

Employee was bolting when a piece of draw rock fell, striking employee's forearm resulting in stitches.

April 13, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was tramming single head bolter out of #2 heading when a piece of draw rock fell from between roof bolts striking employee on right foot, resulting in a fracture.

December 10, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was working on brattices, he had finished one and started to work on another when a piece of draw rock (approx. 2'x2'x1/2-3"thick) fell out between the bolts and struck employee in the back. (Required stitches.)

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