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2000–2026
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October 13, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE stated he was drilling roof bolt hole in mine roof, piece of draw rock fell from roof, struck EE on his left hand and caused contusion to left hand.

August 13, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated he was riding in mantrip & a piece of small black slate fell from mine roof & struck him on his chin causing a small laceration requiring five stitches. Employee did not miss any work.

November 5, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN RUNNING SITES ON THE #3 RETURN ENTRY.

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