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October 19, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing places when the hook on the boom of the miner came loose striking him on the left arm. There forth causing a knot to come up.

October 17, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was attempting to get drill steel out of the top when steel fell approx 3 1/2 foot striking the head of the bolter, causing the steel to bounce back and hitting him in the head.

July 3, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hubble Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was using hydraulic jack to raise component on Joy miner. When trying to release jack, it jumped out striking left hand & chest area, knocking victim to ground.

December 6, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL STRIKING LEFT LEG WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP.

May 12, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL, STRIKING ON EE BACK.

March 20, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK HIT RIGHT RING FINGER.

February 22, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

DRY ROCK FELL IN BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEGS AND LEFT ARM.

August 4, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

PRY ROCK FELL FROM TOP HITTING EE ON HEAD & SHOULDER WHILE BOLTING TOP.

August 1, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL, STRIKING EE ON HEAD & SHOULDERS WHILE BOLTING TOP.

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