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August 12, 1993 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Switch Energy Corp · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF FALLING DRAW ROCK WHILE FIREBOSSING AND CHECKING BLEEDER LINE.

April 22, 1987 KY · Coal superintendent FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Switch Energy Corp · Struck by falling object

I.NAME WAS EXAM3NG PUMP ON MINER DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLT AND RIB. ROCK STRUCK HIM ON SHOULDER TWISTED HIM AROUND AND CAUSED INJURIES TO HIS LOWER BACK

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