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June 15, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Donaldson Creek Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING LOADER FROM #6 ENTRY TO #7 ENTRY. A PIECE OF ROCK 3' X 2' X 1" FELL FROM ROOF, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF HEAD.

April 1, 1987 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Donaldson Creek Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DR3VING SHUTTLE CAR, & WAS PREPARING TO PULL UNDER LOADER (#20 ROOM NORTH OFF 2ND EAST) WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK (31/2'X5'X8" THICK) FELL STRIKING CAR & OPERATOR.

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