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July 22, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Fork Energies Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING LINE CURTAIN TO FACE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER.

May 12, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Fork Energies Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS HANGING HIS CABLE AND A PIECE OF COAL FELL IN HIS EAR.

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