A rock was stuck in #1 tailpiece (approx 200#). Employee was attempting to remove rock and injured shoulder attempting to pull it out.
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April 18, 2012
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omega Mining Hatfield, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
April 1, 2011
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Omega Mining Hatfield, LLC · Struck by falling object
EE was operating a roof bolt machine, installing roof bolts. EE had drilled a hole and was removing steel from drill head. While removing the starter steel, a piece of rock (24" X 8" X 3") fell between the machine canopy and the ATRS, striking EE on the right hand. EE was wearing gloves. Hand not broken, no stitches, but hand was lacerated.
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