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October 22, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arc Energies Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS RIDING IN SCOOP BUCKET ON INTAKE ROAD WAY WHEN A LARGE SLAB OF ROCK FEEL FROM THE TOP ONTO HIS UPPER LEG. EXTENT OF INJURY UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.

March 10, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arc Energies Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING BESIDE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS OUTBY FACE APPROX 40 FEET. THE INJURY WAS BRUISES OF THE CHEST AND SHOULDER.

January 23, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arc Energies Inc · Struck by falling object

A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON HIS FOOT.

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