While installing a roof bolt (spot bolt), a piece of rock (12" x 12" x 1 1/2") fell, striking injured on head, cutting forehead.
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November 30, 2004
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
New River Mining Company Incorporated · Struck by falling object
New River Mining Company Incorporated · Struck by flying object
Injured was helping on miner, when a piece of rock was throws out of the boom, striking him in the hose.
August 5, 2004
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
New River Mining Company Incorporated · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS DRILLING HOLE & A PIECE OF ROCK, 2'X 2'X 3" FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE LEFT KNEE. INJURED WAS MEDICATED, SUPPORT BRACE APPLIED & RESTRICTED DUTY REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT SURE THIS WAS REPORTABLE.
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