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June 17, 1992 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old South Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS BETWEEN LAST ROW OF ROW BOLTS AND 2ND ROW OF ROOF BOLTS OUTBY FACE OF #4 HEADING OBSERVING FACE. #4 HEADING IS ON A VERY STEEP INCLINE, DRAW ROCK APPR. 4" THICK FELL DOWN THE HILL STRIKING VICTIM.

June 17, 1992 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old South Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS BETWEEN LAST ROW OF ROW BOLTS AND 2ND ROW OF ROOF BOLTS OUTBY FACE OF #4 HEADING OBSERVING FACE. #4 HEADING IS ON A VERY STEEP INCLINE, DRAW ROCK APPR. 4" THICK FELL DOWN THE HILL STRIKING VICTIM.

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