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June 16, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J&R Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a roof bolter when a piece of draw rock fell on his left shoulder and neck approximately 3' x 18" x 6" dislocating his left shoulder.

June 30, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J. & R. Coal Co. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & HIT HIM ON THE RT. SHOULDER BLADE & RT. SIDE OF HIS BACK.

July 7, 2003 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & R Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAVELING UP THE ENTRY TOWARD THE FACE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE EE ON THE HEAD AND NECK.

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