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March 1, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jackal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WALKING DOWN BELT, PIECE OF LOSS ROCK FELL FROM ROOF. HITTING ON SHOULDER. BRUISED NECK, SHOULDER AND BACK.

July 11, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jackal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

SETING TIMBERS ON OFFSIDE OF MINER DRAW ROCK FELL & HIT HIM ON LEFT SIDE & LEFT LEG

July 9, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jackal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

HE WENT 2 BREAKS BELOW POWER BOX TO GET AXE TO BUILD BRATTICE PIECE OF ROCK FELL 2 1/2' BY 2 1/2 WIDE 3" THICK FELL ON BACK.

May 28, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jackal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE SCALE FELL FROM ROOF BESIDE BOLT WHILE SCOOPING IN #3 HEADING. HITTING INJURE PERSON AN LEFT SIDE OF HEAD.

March 20, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jackal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS HANGING A CURTAIN IN THE 5 PLACE WHERE THE MINER WAS TURNING A RIGHT BREAK A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON THE RIGHT KNEE PINNING HIS LEG.

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