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September 19, 2019 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing over next to off side of bolter. Draw rock fell. Stuck employee in the head and face and cut above left eye. Rock measure 2 foot long, 17 inches wide, 2 inches thick, #2 Entry 10 foot outby spad 18810.

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