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November 2, 1988 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Kinney Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SCOOP OPERATOR WAS HAULING COAL WHEN A PICE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD CAUSING HIS HEAD TO HIT SIDE OF SCOOP.

December 3, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Kinney Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PULLING BELT TO1ETHER & ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRIKING VICTIM ON ARM.

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