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January 1, 1990 TN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Stoney Ridge Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM MINE ROOF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT LEG. HAD TO HAVE STITCHES PUT IN LEG. NO BONES BROKEN, SMALL CUT ON LEG. EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING MINER AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT.

August 18, 1989 TN · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Stoney Ridge Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS BETWEEN SAFETY JACKS MARKINGOF BOLT CENTERS WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN SAFETY JACKS & STRUCK HIM ON NECK.

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