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January 11, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Wolf Branch Collieries Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS CLEANING UP AROUND TAIL PIECE WHEN A SLUG OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP BETWEEN TWO ROOF BOLTS.THE ROCK WAS IN 3 1/2" THICK BY 2 1/2' LONG AND 20" WIDE.

May 12, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

South Fork Energies Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS HANGING HIS CABLE AND A PIECE OF COAL FELL IN HIS EAR.

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