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273,193
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2000–2026
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May 30, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Magic Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE PINS. MASHED AND CUT TWO MIDDLE FINGERS ON LEFT HAND. EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING MINER - CAUGHT FINGERS BETWEEN ROCK AND MINER.

June 5, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Magic Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST GOT THROUGH CHANGING A ROLLER OUT ON THE BELT LINE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF ONTO HIS RIGHT HAND.

May 24, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Magic Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED PARTY HAD A SHUTTLE CAR DOWN WORKING ON IT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER & SLID DOWN HIS LOWER BACK.

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