SMALL ROCK FEL OUT OF TOP AND STRUCK OPERATOR ON TOP OF RIGHT FOREARM. THE ROCK HAD SHARP EDGES ON IT AND IT CUT HIS ARM.
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April 15, 2002
MD · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Steyer Fuel Inc · Struck by falling object
December 13, 2001
MD · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Steyer Fuel Inc · Struck by falling object
ROOF BOLTING, DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF TOP, SMASHING FINGER.
September 13, 2000
MD · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Steyer Fuel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
BOLTER OPERATOR WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE 6 RIGHT X-CUT ON 1 EAST SECTION. HE POSITIONED LEFT HANDON TOP OF ROOF PLATE TO STEADY IT AND CATCH OFF-SET IN TOP. OPERATOR DID NOT RELEASE HIS HAND IN TIME AND PINCHED HIS HAND BETWEEN ROOF AND ROOF PLATE.
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