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May 1, 1990 TN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allied Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING THE MINER A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING THE OPERATOR.

May 30, 1989 TN · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allied Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HAND CUTTING 2 FINGERS & BRUSING REMAINING TWO. HAND WAS RESTING ON TOP OF BOLT MACHINE WHEN ROCK FELL & HIT ON TOP OF LEFT HAND.

May 5, 1986 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allied Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

MEN WERE SETTIN1 SAFETY JACKS IN PREPARATION FOR ROOF BOLTING WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL COVERING ONE MAN, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO HIM.

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