Chloe Elkhorn Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS BOLTING #8 HEADING WHERE IT FELL OUT AND WAS DRILLING A HOLE WITH THE WRENCH ON THE STEEL DRILLING THE HOLE. THE WRENCH FELL OFF AND HIT HIM IN THE NOSE.
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December 28, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Chloe Elkhorn Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS BOLTING TOP A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND CUT HIS RIGHT FOREARM IT CUT THE LIGAMENT IN HIS ARM.
December 19, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Chloe Elkhorn Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS PUTTING UP LAST ROLL OF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL. IT HAD A SHARP EDGE ON IT. THE ROCK HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT FOREARM BETWEEN THE ELBOW AND WRIST. IT CUT HIS ARM.
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