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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 31, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Neco Energy Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using cutting torch to cut metal jacks. He laid torches down to turn pipe and torch rolled over and flame struck left hand.

February 27, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
K and D Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

Drill steel fell out of hole and bounced off drill pot and struck operator in forehead.

April 8, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Neco Energy Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was holding drill steel while wearing a rubber glove. Glove stuck to steel and twisted his left hand resulting in breaking his left pinky finger.

September 30, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jackrock Llc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS & A SHARP PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING LEFT FOREARM.

January 29, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jackrock Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT THE BOLT BENT STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND.

January 23, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Jackrock Llc · Struck by falling object

WAS RUNNING MINER TURNING A RIGHT BREAK OUT OF #3 ENTRY. PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM RIB TO FIRST BOLT APP. 2-3' WIDE, 1-1 1/2" THICK, STRUCK VICTIM IN UPPER PART OF BACK AND RODE HIM TO MINE FLOOR.

December 26, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jackrock Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT & BOLT HIT RIGHT WRIST

October 31, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jackrock Llc · Struck against stationary object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF WHILE OPERATOR WAS BOLTING, PUSHING HIM INTO THE BOLTER & BRUISING HIS RIBS.

August 25, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jackrock Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED KNEE WHILE BOLTING, AND TORE LIGAMENT OR CARTILAGE.

April 25, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jackrock Llc · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING ROOF BOLT, SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SIDE OF EYE, CUT UPPER EYE LID.

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