I,NAME WAS BACK3NG OFF-BOARD OPERATED CONTINUOUS MINER AWAY FROM FACE AFTER MAKING CUTWHEN MACHINE RAN OVER REMOTE CABLE CAUSING IT TO BE INOPERATIVE. OTHER EMPLOYEE, ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR, CAM E TO ASSIST I,N5ME IN FREEING CABLE FROM UNDER MACHINE AND TO REPAIR CABLE WHEN A ROOF ROCK APPROX. 5 FT X 4 FT X 5" THICK FILL ON I,NAME AND MACHINE CAUSING DEATH TO HIM AND BACK BRUISES TO
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June 25, 1987
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mayo Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
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