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October 17, 1984 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Terco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN THE SCOOP BUCKET ON THE SURFACE PREPARING TO GO UNDERGROUND WHEN THE HIGHWALL FELL AT THE BELT ENTRY CAUSING ROCKS TO ENTER THE SCOOP BUCKET FRACTURING EMPLOYEES RIGHT ANKLE.

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