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June 11, 1984 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Mc Donald Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BEING TRANSPORTED TO THE FIRST RIGHT SECTION IN A SCOOP BUCKET WHEN APPROX. 3 BREAKS OUTBY THE FACE A PIECE OF DRAW SLTATE FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT RIGHT TEMPLE REGION OF THE HEAD.

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