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March 2, 1987 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Skyco Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING ON MINE A HORSESBACK APPROX 8 FT WIDE 3 FT THICK 20 FT LONG FELL ON TOP OF MINER ROCK BROKE OFF AND FELL OUT HITTING EMPLOYEE ON RT FOOT IT FELL BETWEEN BOLTS AND RIB

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