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November 28, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

A small piece of rock fell from roof and cut Ee's arm. A doctor put in two stitches and Ee went back to work, no problem.

April 6, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Ee was working on the lights of a continous miner when a piece of rock fell from roof. The rock hit his arm causing him to jerk back. When he jerked, he pulled something in his back.

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