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December 6, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rb Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS HELPING REPLACE A BARREL ON A MINER RETREYER. WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND S TRUCK HIM ON THE BACK AND SHOULDERS.

December 6, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rb Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING CHANGE THE BARREL ON THE MINER RETRIEVER, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS & STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD & SHOULDERS.

October 5, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rb Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS EATING LUNCH AT THE POWER CENTER, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RT FOREARM, CREATING A LARGE BRUISE.

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