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December 8, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kimberly & K Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

I.NAME BUILDING3BRATTICE WHEN SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON NECK.I.NAME HAD NOTICED ROCK WAS LOOSE EARLIER BUT FAILED TO SCALE THE TOP...

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