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August 12, 1985 KY · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cheyenne Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED PARTY WAS TIMBERING AND CLEANING UP COAL AFTER THE MINER HAD RETREATED FROM THE FACE OF #1 HEADING OF THE 3RD LEFT MAINSS HE HAD JUST FINISHED SETTING A TIMBER WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF ME ASURING 42 IN LONG 33 IN WIDE AND 3 TO 5 IN THICK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS TIMBERS AND SAFETY JACKS STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER LEFT SIDE AND LEFT HIP

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