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June 17, 1996 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & V Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS BUILDING BRATTICE WHEN A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE KIDNEY AREA.

May 18, 1992 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & V Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SCOOP OPERATOR TRAMMING ON MAIN ENTRYWAY. SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK APPROX. 12" X 12" X 1/2" FELL AND STRUCK THE OPERATOR ON HIS SAFETY HAT. RESULTS WERE A STIFF NECK AND A SLIGHT HEADACHE. DOCTOR SEEN COULD FIND NO INJURY.

January 16, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jones Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL SCALING ROOF NEAR BOOM HOLE.PIECE OF ROOF FELL BREAKING HIS LEFT LEG IN 2 PLACES.

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