Employee was walking beside the bolting machine and said that they slipped on a rock and tried to catch themselves with their left arm when they said that they heard something pop in their shoulder. The area where the incident occurred was 62" high.
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June 2, 2025
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tackett Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Genesis Coal Corporation · Fall onto or against objects
Employee was pulling belt at cutter and fell into a roof bolter striking his right shoulder and wrist. This resulted in a chipped bone in wrist.
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