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Scoped to Jimmie Leon Hess

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April 2, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Brem Coal Co LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was traveling between #2 and #3 drive to fix a waterline leak. EE lost his hack saw, got off to get it when a piece of slate hit his shoulder. He rode his buggy outside opened two man doors, 911 was called about 9:00 p.m. they arrived about 9:25 EE was taken to the E.R. and released.

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