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April 18, 1994 TN · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B & D Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WALKING FROM MINER TO FEEDER, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING LEFT SHOULDER. CONTUSION OF LEFT SHOULDER.

May 10, 1993 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B & D Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HELPING PUT BOLTS IN LID ON MINER. A ROCK FELL OUT FROM BOLTS AND RIB. CRUSHED VERTEBRAE.

November 19, 1990 TN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B & D Coal Company · Struck by falling object

RUNNING MINER AND 4 TO 5 INCHES OF CAP COAL FELL CUTTING RIGHT HAND.

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