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1983–2026
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October 22, 1988 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ka Dee Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SHOVELING ROCK ON THE BELTLINE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM FROM HIS KNEES TO HIS CHEST.

May 30, 1988 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Topper Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS LOADING ONSIDE SHUTTLE CAR PREPARING TO LEAVE FACE AREA OF #4 HEADING WHEN LOOSE DRAW SLATE FELL ON LEFT SHOULDER & NECK.

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