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August 21, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock bounced off from drill boom and struck employee on the upper lip. 3 sutures required.

June 24, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing beside the roof bolter when a piece of rock fell and struck him on the head and face. Sutures required.

June 6, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was observing the continuous miner and a piece of draw rock fell and struck the back of his leg and ankle. Fractured ankle.

June 2, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

While drilling / bolting, a piece of drawrock fell onto his left index finger and fractured his finger.

February 14, 2014 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A portion of a coal rib was being removed with a jack hammer for the purpose of correcting an issued close clearance citation. The injured employee was removing the loose coal away from the rib when a rock brow fell onto him.

January 8, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

EE was drilling a hole in the top and a loose piece of scale fell and hit his left hand. Fractured the index carpal bone. He started missing work on 1-9-2014.

October 8, 2013 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was doing rehab bolting work outby and a piece of drawrock fell from the top and struck his hand and fractured his left index finger. Diagnosed with a small non-displaced fracture.

May 13, 2013 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was weighting down a ventilation curtain with a rock and another rock fell onto the tip of his left ring finger.

April 11, 2013 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

He was cleaning rock off of the continuous miner and a rock fell and struck him on the face and knocked him down.

January 8, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

A small piece of rock (3" by 5" by 1/2" thick) fell and deflected off of the roof bolter and struck employee on the neck and scraped and cut his neck. Sutures were required.

June 11, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was moved bolter forward and had his left hand on the canopy when a small rock fell and hit his left thumb. Diagnosed with a stress fracture-Employee is working his regular job.

March 7, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top and a rock hit his right middle finger and cut his finger. Sutures were required no lost time.

February 4, 2011 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock struck him on the top of his shoulder and knocked him down. Employee tried to continue to work but started missing work on 2-25-2011 due to back pain.

June 2, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Bolting top and a piece of rock hit his hand. 11 sutures on palm of hand.

November 13, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A rock slid down drill steel and caught his left hand & fingers. 13 sutures required (no lost time).

May 27, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

He lowered his drill canopy and a rock from the canopy fell and struck him on the head and neck.

April 14, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

Employee bent down looking under belt, rock fell from ceiling and struck victim on the right hand.

December 6, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee moved bolt machine up, reached to get bolt, and rock struck him on the back.

May 23, 2007 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

Drawrock fell & struck EE while mining a right break EE started missing work 5/24/07.

May 22, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was swinging head in, he had his hand on drill pot and a piece of rock fell on his hand.

May 10, 2007 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

Employee has his hand on the miner as he was moving cable and a rock hit his hand. 4 sutures were required.

March 29, 2007 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Rock came off rib, striking employee in left knee.

February 9, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was drilling hole when top started working loose. He tried to get out of the way by grabbing tray on pinner to pull himself out when a rock fell on hand.

February 1, 2007 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock struck employee on back and shoulder. Diagnosed with a fractured clavicle and 2 vertebrae fractures. Started missing work 2-2-07.

January 11, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A piece of draw rock fell from between the roof bolts and struck employee on head and neck. Diagnosed with only a contusion. Started missing work 1/12/2007.

December 19, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was going thru mandoor & a rock hit his left ring finger. His finger was broken & cut.

October 11, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Drilling a hole in the top and a small piece of rock hit his left 5th finger. Fractured finger and sutures.

August 7, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was shoveling head drive and rock fell from top, striking him in lower back.

May 12, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Scattering bolts and rock fell, hitting employee in the right shoulder. *Employee has not called back or contacted anyone on this injury. They have terminated him due to lack of cooperation & poor work.

November 14, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK EE ON HAND. HAD TO HAVE SUTURES ON LEFT INDEX FINGER.

April 7, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING ROOF AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT.

April 4, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drilling in roof of mine, a piece of rock broke at drill bit & fell, canopy flipped over & struck him on the neck.

January 17, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EE CAUSING LACERATION TO NOSE. RECIEVED MEDICAL INFO ON 2/2/05 THAT SUTURES WERE USED TO CLOSE LACERATION

January 26, 2004 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY DRAW ROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN PATTERN BOLTS.

November 17, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ARM. REQUIRED STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

October 7, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EE ON RIGHT HAND. SUFFERED A LACERATION TO THE 3RD AND 4TH FINGERSTHAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

December 5, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TALKING ON MINE PHONE AND WAS STRUCK BY APIECE OF DRAW ROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS.

August 30, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING ON 9/4/01.

August 29, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

SMALL PIECE OF SCALING ROOF ROCK FELL AND STAVELY EE ON LEFT FOOT CAUSING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

April 18, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A SECTION OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING APPROX. 113" X 20" X 4' FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK THE INJURED EE IN THE BACK AND HIP RT. SIDE.

November 6, 2000 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL AND STRUCK EE ON BACK AND SHOULDER. BEGAN MISSING 11-7-00.

September 21, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SITTING IN SCOOP BUCKET AND PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE SHOULDER. STARTED MISSING 9/22/00.

August 9, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 24, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK ON THE RIGHT ARM THE LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES.

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