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May 29, 2012 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tennco Energy, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A piece of draw rock measuring 53 inches long, 35 inches in width, from 0 to 4 inches thick struck a miner. The injury caused a broken leg and dislocation from the left foot.

July 26, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tennco Energy, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Putting up first bolt, a piece of rock (hand size) came down bolt and hit nose, cut across nose.

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