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December 19, 2009 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B & K Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

Rock (2'wide x 2-3" thick) fell from top between bolts and struck employee on left shoulder.

July 31, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B & K Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

Rock fell from roof and landed on upper back (4' x 4' x 2' thick). Employee struck head on rock on ground.

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