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April 16, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mayo Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR. A ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON SHOULDER.

June 25, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mayo Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

OTHER EMPLOYEE 2PERATOR, WAS BACKING OFF-BOARD OPERATED CONTINUOUS MINER AWAY FROM FACE AFTER MAKING CUT WHEN MACHINE RAN OVER REMOTE CABLE CAUSING IT TO BE INOPERATIVE. I,NAME, ROOF BOLTER OP ERATOR, CAME TO3ASSIST OTHER EMPLOYEE IN FREEING CABLE FROM UNDER MACHINE AND TO REPAIR CABLE WHEN A ROOF ROCK APPROX. 5 FT X 4 FT X 5" THICK FELL ON OTHER EMPLOYEE AND MACHINE CAUSING DEATH

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