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March 12, 2026 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
RS Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Assisting continuous miner operator cleaning rock and coal material from the top of the miner. A small piece of roof rock fell striking EE on shoulder. The injury sustained was bruising and a small tear in flesh. Mine roof was fully supported in this area. Rock size was about the size of a football.

May 24, 2017 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
RS Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was in the process of spraying plaster coating onto a stopping located outby spad 422 in the intake on 1st right panel section of the mine. The spray nozzle became clogged and EE attempted to dislodge material from tip at which time plaster material was released from the nozzle striking EE in the eyes.

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