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August 31, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Aberry Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT WHEN A ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON BACK OF NECK CAUSING NECK & BACK STRAIN.

January 7, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Aberry Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A TAIL ROLLER BEARING IN AN OWENS FEEDER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 18" LONG BY 1' WIDE AND 1" THICK FELL AND CAUGHT HIS HAND (LEFT) AGAINST THE FEEDER CUTTING HIS THUMB.

December 19, 1991 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Aberry Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EMPL SCOOPING AREA WHEN ROCK FELL FROM ROOF COVERING HIM IN ROCK.

February 23, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Aberry Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING FREE CONTINOUS MINER FROM ROOF FALL. PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON EMPLOYEE'S BACK.

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