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February 29, 2012 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dags Branch Coal Co, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting a corner when a piece of draw rock fell and hit him on the left hand.

July 18, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dags Branch Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Bolting top rock fell striking him on Rt. Forearm, as he was drilling.

August 24, 2009 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dags Branch Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was crawling to get back on his scoop when a piece of draw rock fell & hit him on the neck & back.

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