The #3 roof bolter operator was attempting to connect two pieces of drill steel together when he hit the rotation lever & the connector on the steel broke and swung around and struck the operator on his left wrist.
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September 17, 2013
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Bee B & B LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
B & K Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object
Operating Drill and hit head on roof bolt causing a laceration to head. Stitches required.
July 16, 2008
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
B & K Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Emptying dust box and drill cable caught left foot, twisting left knee (drill being operated by a co-worker).
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