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While bolting a piece of rock broke off hit the canopy (fly swatter) then struck EE's left hand requiring several sutures.
On 5/5/07 a piece of rock (2'x4'x21/2')fell from roof while bolting striking the EE's back & elbow.Cont'd working until 5/15/07 when walking felt pain in back. Xray showed a fracture to his transverse process (small bone in lower back.).
When drilling his outside bolt hole a piece of roof coal fell from between the outside bolt and rib striking the employee on his back.
While pushing a 8' resin bolt into roof a rock approximately 24" square and 2" thick struck his hand and bolt plate causing a cut that required 8 stitches.
While roof bolting a piece of rock fell from the roof striking the employee on the side of his head causing brush burns, a loose tooth and tingling in his right arm. The tooth was pulled by a dentist.
WHILE BOLTING, A PIECE OF COAL (12" X 16" X 3") FELL FROM THE ROOF AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT SHOULDER.
WHILE EE WAS GETTING INTO THE SCOOP A PIECE OF TOP ROCK & RIB COAL (2'X 10"X 6") FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK AND SNAPPING HIS HEAD FORWARD.