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January 30, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Niko Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WENT TO MOVE A ROCK OFF THE ROADWAY. HE WAS ON HIS KNEES. LEFT FOOT NEAR THE DRILL POT. RIGHT FOOT NEAR THE RIB. ROCK WAS BETWEEN HIS KNEES HE USED 1 HAND TO LIFT ROCK, THE OTHER FOR LEVERA GE. HE HIT THE DRILL POT DOWN LEVER & SET IT DOWN ON HIS TOE.

May 22, 2000 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Niko Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

BOLT IN CANOPY BROKE. THE BACK OF CANOPY DROPPED TO MINE FLOOR, CAUSING SUDDEN IMPACT TO REAR END AND LOW BACK.

October 7, 1999 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
R & S Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A 1' X 1' BY 1 1/2" PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT AROUND ATRS WHILE PINNING, HITTING OPERATOR BESIDE HIS RIGHT EYE, TEMPLE & CHEEK. THERE WERE SMALL CUTS, SWELLING AND BRUISING, NO STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

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