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August 10, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Mitac Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when he he stopped and sat on his machine and laid back with his face up, towards the top. A piece of scale fell on him.

July 10, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Gemco Energies Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SCALING TOP AND PUTTING HEADER ON ROADWAY, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS HEAD.

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