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March 12, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Oak Ridge Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED PERSON WAS ASSISTING THE MECHANIC IN REPAIRING A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON THE FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO ROWS OF ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING THE VICTIM IN THE L OWER RIGHT LEG. INITIAL HOSPITAL REPORT WAS THATBOTH BONES WERE BROKEN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG.

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