HE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON THE MINER WITH A 3/4" DRIVE RACHET WHEN THE SOCKET SLIPPED AND HIS ELBOW HIT THE FRAME OF THE MINER.
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February 1, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Southern Illinois Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
January 9, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Southern Illinois Mining Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS INSTALLING PERMANENT SUPPORT (ROOF BOLT) IN THE FACE OF NO. 13 ENTRY, NORTH ROOMS OFF 2ND EAST OFF NORTH MAINS WHEN A SLAB OF ROCK FELL AND HIT THE SAFETY CANOPY ON THE ROOF BOLTING MAC HINE, THEN THE ROCK HIT HIM ON HIS RIGHT ARM CAUSING SOFT TISSUE TRAUMA AND LARGE SUPERFICIAL ABRASIONS.
Southern Illinois Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPER ROOF BOLTER FELT PAIN IN R KNEE
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