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Roof conditions of #7 entry outby face 70' had some lamination, and drop in temperature causing the intersection to fall. The intersection was approx. 20' wide by 30' long fell. No injuries and no equipment were involved.
When preparing to drill outside bolt, a rock fell from the mine roof, hitting EE on the left arm. Cut his arm, received 11 stitches.
Ee was atempting to remove dust from inside of an electric motor, by using oregen to blow it out. The dust and oxegon mixture ignited, burning his right arm from elbow to his wrist.
CANOPY'S WERE BEING USED IN 42" TO 45" COAL SEAM WHEN CANOPY STRUCK ROOF CAUSING IT TO DISLODGE AND FALL ON S/CAR OPERATOR.
ON KNEES LIFTING CABLE TO HANG AND HAD PAINS IN NECK, SHOULDER AND BACK.
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING RIPPER MOTOR OFF OF MINER. RIPPER MOTOR RELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND MASHING HIS FINGERS.
EE WAS FLUSHING MOTOR ON 14CMS JOY MINER, WHEN HE ACCIDENTLY INHALED FUMES FROM MURATIC ACID CAUSING HIM TO HAVE BREATHING DIFFUCULTY