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January 21, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WA7CHING MINER BACK OUT OF THE PLACE CUT WHEN A 3FT X 3FT X 3 IN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT LEG

March 11, 1986 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING CABLE WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN BELT & RIB STRIKING HIS LEFTG SIDE & LOWER BACK FILLED OUT BECAUSE ORGINAL WAS MISPLACED

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