HE WAS BOLTING TOP. HE WAS HOLDING GLUE TO BE IN THE HOLE WITH ONE HAND. STRETCHED OUT TO PICK UP THE BOLT & PLATE WITH THE OTHER. (STRAIN OCCURRED).
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February 16, 2001
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Niko Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
June 5, 1999
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & S Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING LID ON ROOF BOLTER-STRAINED BACK.
Styx River Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
INJ PERSON WAS SETTING A TIMBER AS HE REACHED TOGET A WEDGE, THE TIMBER FELL AND STRUCK THE INJ PERSON THE TIMBER WAS 60'LONG 5" DIAMETER ACCIDENT WASN'T REPORTED UNTIL 9/10/08
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