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August 28, 1991 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Cherokee Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WATCHING MINER CABLE ROCK FELL FROM ROOF 70' 20' 5' 7'H SITTING AT EDGE OF FALL PART OF ROCK HIT LEG

May 29, 1990 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Cherokee Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SHALE 0-4IN IN THICKNESS TURNED LOOSE FROM SANDSTONE ROOF & SLABBED BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE SUBSTAINED INJURIES TO BACK & HIP & ANKLE

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