January 11, 1983
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
K K Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
MR. JOHNSON WAS RIDING IN A SCOOP-USED AS A MANTRIP- WITH 2 OTHER EES. THE COAL WAS LOW-APPROX 34" THE COAL HEIGHT THEN INCRESED TO APPROX 40" MR. JOHNSON RAISED HIS HEAD TO SIT UP & CAUGHT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT.