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February 1, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bardo Mining LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE was operating the intake side of the roof bolter when the rib rolled over on his leg causing a laceration below the knee and a fractured foot on the right leg.

March 5, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Bardo Mining LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS MOVING THE MINER CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK ROLLED OUT OF THE RIB AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT. EE WAS TREATED FOR A BROKEN & LACERATED FOOT AT HOUSTON VALLEY HOSPITAL IN KINGSPORT TN. HE WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL ON THE FOLLOWING DAY.

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