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Years on record
1983–2026
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September 28, 1989 KY · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Royal Darby Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I,NAME WAS CHECKING HOSES ON THE MINER-WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP-I,NAME TWISTED HIS BACK WHEN HE DODGED THE ROCK.

June 29, 1987 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Karst Robbins Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

LOOSE SLAB OF 9OCK FELL O UT BETGWEEN ROOF BOLTS AT CROSS CUT BETWEEN #3 & #2 HEADINGS

September 20, 1983 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Karst Robbins Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

TAMPING TOP TO SHOOT DOWN FOR OVERCAST ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS CATCHING LEFT LEG & PART OF RIGHT FOOT

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