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August 1, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Pecks Branch Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ACCORDING TO MSHA OFFICALS,EMPLOYEE (NAME),CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR DID NOT FOLLOW ROOF CONTROL PLANS,CUT TO LARGE A CUT AND WHEN OTHER EMPLOYEES WENT IN TO SET TIMBERS DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FRO M BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND CAUGHT (NAME) FROM THE BACK CAUSING DEATH.

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