Sparta Corp · Struck by flying object
HE WAS CUTTING BOTTOM ON #2 ENTRY OF D-MAINS WHEN A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK FLEW FROM THE RIPPER HEAD OF JOY MINER GOING IN HIS LEFT EYE.
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July 6, 1998
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Sparta Corp · Struck by falling object
WHILE BOLTING TOP IN THE 2 ENTRY ON CHAINS A LOOSE PEACE OF DRAW ROCK FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND HIT EE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF FOREHEAD AND LEFT SIDE OF FACE JAW AREA A SMALL CUT OVER THE LEFT EY E HAD TO HAVE 4 STITCHES. EE WAS ADVANCING THE BOLTED TO PU UP THE NEXT ROLLER OF BOLTS.
December 12, 1997
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Sparta Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILLING WITH BUTTERFLY DRILL AND TWISTED RIGHT WRIST.
January 4, 1997
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Sparta Corp · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FELL AND STRUCK WORKER.
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