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February 20, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Shurrock Coal Corp Inc · Struck by falling object

I NAME STATED THAT HE WAS CRAWLING TO GET A SCOOP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS BACK CAUSING HIS RIBS TO BE BRUISED OR CRACKED.

June 27, 1986 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Ensol Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

I NAME WAS SCAL3NG ROOF FAR MORE PROTECTION BY REPOSITION MINE THE JACKS WHEN SLATE BAR CONTACTED THE ROOF IT FELL ACROSS VICTIMS LEFT SIDE INUJRINE HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND HAND ROCK FELL IN X B EETWEEN ROOF BO5TS IN PERMAMENT SUPPORT.

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