While trying to remove a rock from beneath the drill pot on the #2 roof bolter. It was accidentally lowered onto his hand instead of raising the pot to remove the rock. Causing a laceration to his left hand.
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September 14, 2012
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Rock N Roll Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
March 5, 2004
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Rock 'N' Roll Coal Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
He started rotating bolt before removing his hand from the bolt.
April 16, 2002
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Rock N Roll Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS TRAMMING BOLTER. OPERATOR CAUGHT BACK OF COVERALLS ON ROOF BOLT IN A LOW SPOT IN THE AREA. SPRAINED BACK MUSCLES. TOOK TWO DAYS OFF. HE WORKED TILL QUIT TIME.
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