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August 18, 1987 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Big Oak Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS WAL5ING TOWARD THE FACE ANDA PIECE OF SOAPSTONE 2'X6"X0 TO 4" STRIKING INJURED CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND SECOND PIECE 14" ROUND 0 TO 4" IN THICKNESS FELL STRIKING INJUREDED ON RIGHT LEG BREAKING F9MOR BONE.

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