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January 11, 1993 KY · Coal cleanup man, cleanup worker FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal Mole Inc · Struck by falling object

EE SAID A ROCK HIT HIM ON THE BACK BETWEEN #5 & 6 HEADING INJURING HIS BACK.

February 17, 1989 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal Mole Inc · Struck by falling object

I.NAME WAS TAKING A SCOOP OF COAL DOWN #3 HEADING TO THE BELT LINE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS LET LEG 6" ABOVE KNEE. HE HAD SCRATCHES AND BRUISES.

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