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1983–2026
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February 15, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & K Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS SHOVELING RIB COAL AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE RIB AND ROOF BOLT. AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.

July 7, 1992 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & K Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAMNG SCOOP ON ROADWAY TO THE INSIDE ABOUT HALFWAY UP #1 BELT A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS HEAD & CHEST

June 17, 1992 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & K Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL PULLING ROCK IN #7 HEADING. WHEN LOOSE ROCK FELL FROM AROUND ROOF BOLT STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD AND BACK.

March 28, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & K Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS PULLING LOOSE ROCK IN #5 ENTRY ROCK FELL BEHIND OPERATOR STRICKING HIS LEG.

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