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April 28, 1998 TN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

U S Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS OPERATING 101 CONN. MINER MACHINE WHEN ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP AND HIT EE ON RIGHT ELBOW.

August 16, 1984 TN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Scott Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

DRIVING WEDGES BETWEEN TIMBERS & ROOF WHEN PRESSURE OF WEDGE CAUSED A ROCK TO FALL FROM ROOF. ROCK LANDED ON VICTIMS LEFT FOOT. BREAKING THE FOOT.

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