Big Laurel Mining Corporation · Flash burns (welding)
The individual was welding on a personnel carrier and received a flash burn to his eyes.
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June 4, 2010
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Big Laurel Mining Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
While running the roof bolter, the individual reached down to pick up a piece of drill steel and at the same time he engaged the stab pack catching his left index finger between the stab pack and the mine floor. He received medical treatment and returned to restricted duty.
January 12, 2010
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Big Laurel Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object
The individual was drilling a hole for an 8 ft super bolt. The drill steel stuck in the hole and while trying to dislodge the steel it suddenly broke loose and fell out of the hole striking his left hand. This is a medical only report with no lost or restricted work days.
August 5, 2004
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Big Laurel Mining Corporation · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN #6 ENTRY WHEN A PORTION OF THE INTAKE SIDE RIB ROLLED OFF, STRIKING HIM IN THE LEFT FOREARM.
June 14, 2004
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Big Laurel Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object
Ee was bolting top when a piece of drill steel fell out of top hitting pointer finger on left hand.
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