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3,112
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1983–2026
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May 18, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dude Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS DOING ROUTINE WORK IN MINE WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON BACK.

January 6, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dude Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS TURNING COAL FROM RIB WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM ROOF OF MINE STRIKING HIM ON SHOULDER AND CUTTING HIS LEFT FOUR FINGERS.

May 3, 1989 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dude Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS OPERATING SCOOP HE STOPPED TO LOOK INTO A SECTION FOR COAL WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD

April 27, 1989 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dude Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS EATING WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD & NECK. WORKER WAS SCRAPED AND BRUISED.

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