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March 4, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating the roof bolter and a roof strap fell off the canopy and struck his right arm above the wrist causing a contusion.

May 18, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee cut his right hand pinky finger on a roof strap plate while operating the roof bolter.

March 9, 2007 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The employee was installing a canopy jack on the roof bolter. He placed the canopy jack on the front of the roof bolter and the jack slid off and hit him on the right foot and ankle. This caused a bone fracture under his ankle.

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