SCOOP OPER WAS SCRAPPING #10 ENTRY WHEN A PEACE OF DRAWROCK 1'THICK X 2'WIDE FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING DECK OF OPERATOR.CAUGHT HEAD BRUSED HEAD SLIGHTLY NO CUTS.
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Pa-Pa Coal Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
July 22, 1991
KY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pa-Pa Coal Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
ALLEDGED PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING VICTIM ON NECK & BACK.
Pa-Pa Coal Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
CLEANING RIB ROCK FELL HIT ON R SIDE OF HEAD AND FACE
Pa-Pa Coal Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
SCOOP OPERATOR WAS ENTERING #5 ENTRY WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIS RIGHT SIDE OF CHEST AND SHOULDERS.
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