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November 28, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Ken-Mor Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING ON 2ND & 3RD ROW OF HOLES IN OVERBURDEN APPROX 12 FT BACK FROM EDGE OF HIGHWALL 1ST ROW OF HOLES AND APPROX 6 TO 7 FT BACK FROM EDGE FELL OFF EMPLOYEE THINKING DRILL MIGH T GO OVER JUMPED OUT OF THE DRILL AND FELL 20 FT AND LANDED ON TOP OF MATERIAL THAT HAD FALLEN OFF

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