Employee was bolting top when a rock approximately 200 pounds fell striking his left hand, causing injury to three fingers on the left hand
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December 16, 2005
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object
October 18, 2005
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object
Employe was drilling hole for roof bolt, when a piece of rock fell striking him in the ankle.
June 7, 2005
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object
Employee was removing drill steel from pot on roof bolter and got struck by a rock on his right thumb causing a fracture in the first joint.
Diamond May Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object
Draw rock fell from top striking employee on right foot. (Started missing work on 8/27/04).
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