Employee was busting rock, attempted to strike a rock 4in thick, 2ft. wide, when EE did, the rock flew toward EE hitting EE's right hand. EE was taken to ER for treatment where EE received x-rays and 6 stitches. EE was released to return to full duty the same day.
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December 12, 2018
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bee B & B, LLC · Struck by flying object
October 1, 2013
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bee B & B LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The victim was attempting to pick a rock of the drag chain when the off-side rock picker attempted to bust the same rock with a sledge hammer. When the sledge hammer came in contact with the rock the victims left hand was still there and his pinky finger was smashed.
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