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October 7, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Iva Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

GARLAND GGILLIAM WAS WORKING ON PINNER. HE HAD HIS HAND RESTED ON PINNER, WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SCALY ROCK FELL FROM TOP, STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT WRIST.

September 18, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Iva Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO HIS ROOF DRILL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 2FTX3FTX4FT THICK FELL STRICKING HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT

August 31, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Iva Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED AND WASBACKING OUT OF #4 ENTYR, HE SEEN A ROCK 8X12X4" THICK HANGING DOWN. HE STOPPED. TO PULL IT, WHEN ROCK WAS PULLED IT HIT THE PINENR GLANCED OFF HITTING HIS RIGHT FOOT.

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