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November 12, 1985 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

New Hignite Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS CUTTING A PLACE WHEN A KETTLE BOTTOM FELL OUT OF THE TOP AND LANDED ON HIM, PUSHING HIM OUT OF THE MECHINE AND THEN FALLING AND BREAKING HIS RIGHT LEG.

December 12, 1984 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

New Hignite Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE CREW WAS BELLING UP THE MAN WAS CLEANING ROADWAY WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT THE SCOOP AND SLIPPED IN THE DECK OF THE OPERATOR

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