A small piece of rock fell from the top hitting him in the lower left back.
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July 16, 2004
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Highlands Mining & Processing Company Inc · Struck by falling object
November 13, 2002
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Highlands Mining & Processing Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE ROOF BOLTER WAS MOVING IT CAUGHT THE VICTIM'S LEFT HAND PINCHING IT BETWEEN THE MACHINE & RIB.
August 16, 2002
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Highlands Mining & Processing Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE PINNING TOP, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE.
March 14, 2002
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Highlands Mining & Processing Company Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS BOLTING TOP AND A PIECE OF ROCK HIT HIM ON THE HAND.
Highlands Mining & Processing Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
WHILE OPERATING A MINER, THE RIB ROLLED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK.
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