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1983–2026
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June 14, 1991 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Apple Tree Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HELPING ON CONTINUOUS MINER AND A PICE OF DRAW ROCK FROM THE ROOF BETWEEN ROOF BOLT AND THE RIB STRIKING INJURED ON HIS BACK AND HIS RIGHT KNEE.

December 29, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Apple Tree Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SETTING TIMBERS ON PILLAR LINE & PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF WEAR THE RIB STRIKING INJURED ON ;SHOULDER.

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