While unstopping the head - rock broke from around the canopy and hit employee.
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January 24, 2006
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Appalachia Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
October 20, 2005
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Appalachia Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS OPERATING THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE - PUT HAND ON TOP OF CANOPY, PUT CANOPY TO TOP, CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN CANOPY AND TOP.
September 22, 2004
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Appalachia Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
TAKING STEEL OUT OF HOLE - GLOVE CAUGHT LACERATION & CHIPPED BONE IN RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND.
March 30, 2004
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Appalachia Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EE was operating the roof bolt machine-a rock fell from the top hitting him on the r shoulder.
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