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August 8, 1996 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Lee West Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF TOP. STRIKING THE SCOOP OPERATOR ON THE HEAD & SHOULDER.

November 1, 1988 KY · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Lee West Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE SAID HE LEFT THE LOADING MACHINE RUNNING AND GOT HIS SLAT BAR, AND PROCEEDED TO PULL SOME CAP COAL IN THE FACE. BUT THE EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS REACHING OUT TO PULL THE CAOP COAL AT THE EDGE OF THE ROOF SUPPORT WHEN THE ROCK ELL. THE EMPLOYEE SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.

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