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April 3, 1991 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Big Hill Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATION MINE BY REMOTE CONTROL, WHILE UNDER ROOF SUPPORT, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BROKE LOOSE FROM TOP. IT CAUGHT ON A ROOF BOLT THEN IT SWUNG AND THEN DROPPED. THE PIECE OF ROCK C AUGHT THE EMPLOYEE AND CAUSED INJURY. (A BROKEN ARM).

November 28, 1990 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Big Hill Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MIENR, WHEN APIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. BREAKING HIS ANKLE.

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