INJURED WAS RUNNING ROOF BOLTER WITH HAND RESTING ON HEAD. A PIECE OF SLATE FELL STRIKING MAN ON HAND BREAKING A BONE IN HAND..
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February 7, 1984
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Ryder Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
Travis Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MR. MULLING WAS BACKING 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER OUT OF PLACE WHEN HE BACKED OVER A TIMBER CAUSING MACHINE TO LUNGE BACKWARD. MULLINS WAS ON HIS KNEES, RIGHT HAND ON TRAM LEVERS. MACHINE PULLED CAUSING HIM TO PULL MUSCLES IN BACK.
Hokie Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS OPERATING MINER - ROCK FELL AND BROKE BETWEEN BOLTS, STRIKING INJURED. BACK WAS STRAINED AND BRUISED.
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