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May 14, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Ratliff Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

GETTING OFF MINER PC OF ROCK FELL HITTING ON BACK AND R AKLE

April 22, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Ratliff Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR HE PULLED UNDER THE MINER TO GET LOADED. HE SAW A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK STARTING TO FALL. HE UT HIS HAND DOWN TO HELP HIMSELF UP. THE ROCK FELL AND HIT HIS RIGHT HAND,C AUSING IT TO BE BRUISED AND RQUIRING SIX (6) STITCHES.

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