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May 23, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beco Inc · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS AT THE BACK OF ROOF BOLTER APPROXIMATELY 25' FROM FACE. HE WAS BENDING ENOUGH BOLTS TO BOLT THIS PLACE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 24'X24"X1" FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING ON SIDE OF HE AD. HE SUSTAINED 3 SMALL CUTS TO LEFT EAR.

June 9, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freedom Coal Company · Struck by falling object

MAN PULLING ROCK SOMEHOW PULLED ROCK ON HIMSELF INJURIES ARE BROKEN PELIS TORN GALL BLADER AND SMALL PUNCTURE OF LOWER INTESTINES

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