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May 28, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Rb Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SETTING TIMBERS WHENA PICE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

November 11, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Bob & Tom Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS IN KNEELING POSITION WITH LEFT LEG EXTENDED INPROCESS OF BENDING A ROOF BOLT TO PLACE IN ROOF WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF CAP COAL FELL ON LEFT ANKLE BENDING IT

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