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April 30, 1990 KY · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sugartree Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A JACK FOR THE CUTTING MACHINE. AFTER SETTING THE JACK, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 3" X 20" X 40" DISLODGED FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK.

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