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March 7, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preece Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED THE MINER OPERATOR BACKING THE 265 LEE NORSE MINER OUT OF WORKING FACE,WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX 2' X4' X5" FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM CAUSING NO SERIOUS IN JURY.

July 10, 1989 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Preece Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK STRUCK I.NAME LEFT FIBULA.ROCK 4-6 LBS.FOREMAN FIRST ONE TO HIM IN RETURN.MATTER SECOND EMT WAS ON SITE-EXAMINED HIM APPLIED PLASTIC BAG TO LEFT FIBULA.

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