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August 9, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Timco Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

Piece of rock fell from roof between the bolts, hit person on right shoulder.

June 13, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Timco Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLTER OPERATOR WAS INSTALLING HIS 2ND BOLT WHEN A LOOSE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APP 0-3" THICK 3' LONG & 2' WIDE FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK & BRUISING HIS RIBS. HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL, TRE ATED & RELEASED. RETURNED TO LITE DUTY NEXT DAY.

March 16, 2002 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Timco Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HAD ALREADY SET TIMBER IN THIS AREA. SEEM TO BE STABILIZING THE ROOF. WERE GOING TO ADD MORE TIMBERS BUT WE DID NOT GET BACK TO THE AREA.

August 29, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Timco Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN THE DRILL BIT BROKE. HE CONTINUED TO PUT UP PRESSURE ON THE DRILL STEEL WHICH BROKE AND HIT HIM ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.

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