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June 10, 1986 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ember Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

LOOSE PIECE OF 9OCK AT TAILPIECE WHERE BOOM HOLE HAD BEEN SHOT.ROCK FELL ON EMPL BACK.DOESNT KNOW HOW SERIOUS.

January 1, 1986 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ember Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF SLATE FELL3ON LEG.

June 4, 1985 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ember Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

CHECK SECTION-WENT TO OPEN BRK JUST CLEANED UP,STOPPED AT LAST BOLT TURNED TO LEAVE AREA WHEN PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL OUT AND SLABBED BACK ON RIGHT FOOT AND HIP.

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