Installing belt hangers and his glove got caught in the bit wrench and twisted his left hand. Broke his little finger on left hand.
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August 11, 2009
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
F-M Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
May 2, 1997
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
F-M Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK AREA.
October 14, 1996
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
F-M Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 12" ROUND & 2" THICK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS AND HIT HIS FINGER AGAINST LEVER ON BOLT MACHINE. IT CUT THE END OF HIS INDEX FINGER AND HAD TO HAV E STITCHES.
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