Roof Fall 18' x 30' x 5' in the face of # 8 entry # 9 crosscut (LOB) The fall was above the anchorage of the permanent supports.
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Showing all 8Unintentional Roof Fall 5' x 18' x 80' above the anchorage point of the 4' foot fully grouted bolts in the no.1 left return entry at spad 260.
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While he was loading supplies, the roof bolter advanced to the nex row of bolts and trammed over left foot with rear tire.
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Was operating continuous miner. Got stuck up. Operator was attempting to hook up chain up to miner and cut left hand.
Two employees were operating twin-head roof bolter when injured's hand became caught between coal rib and metal strap being installed. Strap was being raised to mine roof by other operator.