Black Star Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS PULLING CABLE WITH MAC8 AND CABLE GOT HUNG UP AND CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM IN CHEST KNOCKING HIM OVER MAC 8.
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April 21, 1997
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
MACHINERY
Black Star Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CARRYING ROCKDUST & DUSTING #5 BELT WHEN HE FELT PAIN
September 7, 1995
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Black Star Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BROKE OFF THE TOP WHILE THE PINNER OPERATOR WAS INSTALLING A BOLT INTO THE TOP, STRICKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND FACE. IT PUT A SMALL CUT ON TEH UPPER CHEC K. AND AFTER GOING TO THE DR ON TEH 12TH THEY FOUND TWO DISK IN THE NECK WERE MESSED UP. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT LOST TIME ACCIDNET.
August 14, 1995
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Black Star Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
ROOF DRILL HELPER WAS SETTING FOOT JACK AND CANOPY THE CANOPY OF ROOF DRILL HIT THE OPERATOR IN THE TOP OF HIS HEAD.
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