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October 13, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M3 Energy Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Piece of draw rock fell scraping EE on the face causing a laceration to his lip and also scraping both of his legs causing a laceration to his left leg above the knee. This injury required stitches to his lip and leg.

October 12, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M3 Energy Resources, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was taking a strap off a bundle of roof plates when he hit the top of his left hand against another bundle. This injury required stitches.

September 29, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M3 Energy Resources, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall was found on the date and time stated ni item 6. The fall was at Break 10 in the neutral of #3 belt. No equipment was involved. The fall was 80' Long, 18' Wide and 3 to 7 feet thick.

September 20, 2010 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M3 Energy Resources, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall was found at the time and date stated above 13 Breaks inby the Portal between the #2 and 3 Entry (crosscut) during the weekly examination of this area. The size of the fall was 20' Long, 18' Wide, 2-3' Thick.

August 24, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M3 Energy Resources, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was hitting on a track pin when a piece of metal hit him under the chin. Medical treatment was provided to remove the metal.

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