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November 8, 1994 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lamplighter Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SHOOTING OUT TOP FOR HEADRIVE. WENT TO EXAMINE TOP WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS FALLING ON LEFT LEG.

March 1, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lamplighter Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PIN MAN PULLED PINNER UP TO BOLT PLACE TURNED TO GET HAMMER TO SOUND ROOF AND EDGE OF ROCK CAUGHT HIM.

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