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December 12, 1989 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preece Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX 70 POUNDS FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS ON THE TRAVEL WAY APPROX 100 TO 150 FEET INSIDE WHILE THE SCOOP WAS IN MOTION HITTING THE OPERATOR ON THE BACK AND LEG.

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