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3,112
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1983–2026
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December 22, 1998 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sheep Fork Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPPLOYEE WAS RESETTING A SHUTTLE CAR CIRCUIT BREAKER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT WRIST CAUSING A FRACTURE.

November 11, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sheep Fork Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS EATING LUNCH WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK EE ON HIS RIGHT HAND CUTTING THE MIDDLE AND INDEX FINGER, THAT REQUIRED.

September 12, 1996 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sheep Fork Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TAKING MINER CABLE OUT OF CABLE HANGERS WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING EE ON HIS HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDERS.

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