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May 7, 2025 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Prospect Mining & Development Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was making first cut inby the intersection of #1 entry, oo3 mining section. Because of wet conditions EE was sitting on some loose material at the corner of #1 when a piece of rock measuring aprox. 30 inches by 30 inches by 2 inches thick fell from between the bolt and the rib striking the employee on the head.

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