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August 20, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Ebenezer Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS OPERATING THE SCOOP WHEN A PIECE OF SHALE FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLT AND THE RIB. IT STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER.

October 3, 1988 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

M & Mb Coal Company · Struck by falling object

ACCIDENT VICTIM WAS OPERATING A COAL SCOOP USED TO LOAD AND HAUL COAL ON THE SECTION WHEN HE APPARENTLY POSITIONED HIMSELF INBY PERMAMENT ROOF SUPPORT ROOF BOLTS AND WAS STRUCK BY FALLING ROOF

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