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Employee was roof-bolting when a piece of draw rock fell from the roof and slid down his back. He refused medical treatment and missed work the next two days. He returned on 5/5/05.
EE STATED THAT HE WAS PUTTING SUPPLIES ON THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM BEHIND THE RIGHT EAR. THE INJURY CAUSED A LACERATION BEHIND THE EAR REQUIRING 13 STITCHES. EE MISSED WORK ON 11-19 AND 11-20 THEN RETURNED TO WORK ON 11-22-04.
EE WAS RIDING THE RAILRUNNER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT UPPER LIP. HE RECEIVED TREATMENT ATT HE HOSPITAL AND MISSED ONE DAY.
WHILE CARRYING A CAN OF OIL TO THE MINER, EMPLOYEE STOPPED, REMOVED HIS HARD HAT TO WIPE SWEAT FROM HIS FACE & A PIECE OF ROCK 1/2" X 10" SQUARE STRUCK HIS HEAD CAUSING A LACERATION.