Quality Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object
WORKING CHAIN RACTCHET IT CAME LOOSE STRIKING THEM IN CHEST CAUSING THEM TO TWIST AND FALL ON THEIR RIGHT HIP AND LOWER BACK AREA.
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November 23, 2022
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object
The employee was attempting to scale a piece of draw rock with a slate bar. When the piece EE was prying on came down and struck EE on the head and neck. EE was transported to the Medical Center for head and back pain. Tests were negative for fractures and Ee was diagnosed with soft tissue bruising.
February 3, 2022
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quality Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object
EE was using a 2 ton chain ratchet to remove the bottom head jack pin off a miner. As the bolt came out of the pin pulley the ratchet flew back striking EE on the lower left thigh. EE sustained a laceration requiring several stitches.
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