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2000–2026
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January 20, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Aaron Coal Company Llc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SPOT IN SOME ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING THE VICTIM IN THE LEFT HIP AND LOWER BACK.

March 3, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Aaron Coal Company Llc · Struck by falling object

WHILE TRAULING RETURN 3 BREAKS FROM OUTSIDE A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRIKING THE LEFT SIDE OF HEAD AND NECK. WAS NOT NOTIFIED TILL WEDNESDAY. HE HAD WENT TO DOCTOR.

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