February 27, 2013
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Elliott Mineral Extraction Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Miner was using an air drill, drilling a vertical hole an inch and three quarters into the limestone face. The drill was positioned above his shoulders and as he was pushing the drill into the face he strained his lower back.