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August 17, 1998 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER AND FOOT.

February 6, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS TAKING SCOOP TO PUT ON CHARGE A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS HITTING HIM ON HIS LEFT SIDE CAUSIGN 2 1/2 IN CUTS AND BRUSING HIS SIDE.

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