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November 18, 1988 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Great Western Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CUTTING COAL IN THE #1 ROOM PILLAR, #1 ENTRY. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 2' X 2' X 1/2" FELL FROM MAIN MINE ROOF, ALLEGEDLY STRIKING HIM ON HIS NECK CAUSING CONTUSION TO BACK OF NECK. THIS I NJURY REQUIRED PHYSICAL THERAPY DUE TO STIFFNESS OF NECK MUSCLES.

February 26, 1988 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Great Western Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE WORKING ON VENTILATION CONTROLS IN THE #1 ENTRY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING WORKER ON TOP OF RT FOOT CAUSING HAIRLINE FRACTURES TO BOTH THE 3RD AND 4 TH TOES ON RT FOOT

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