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October 25, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Calvary Coal Co. Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CHANGING A TRACTION MOTORE ON A SHUTTLE CAR. THE MOTORE WAS BLOCKED UP WITH A 4" X 6" CRIB BLOCK. HIS HAND WAS LYING ON HTE CRIB BLOCK WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK (10" X 12" X 1") FELL FR OM THE ROOF STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND. (3 FINGERS.MIDDLE FING CUT, FRACTURED REQUIRED PINS & STITCHES).

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