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1983–2026
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June 27, 1984 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oakley Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING MINER A PIECE OF ROCK SCALED OUT OF THE TOP BESIDE OF HIM HE MOVED QUIKCLY TO AVOID IF HITTING HIM AND TWIST THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.

June 19, 1984 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oakley Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

OPERATING SCOOP, STOPPED SCOOP TO REMOVE PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE WHEEL WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL 3 THICH 4 WIDE FELL. OPERATOR FELL ACROSS SCOOP WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE WAY INJURYED LEFT RIB.

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