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January 4, 1996 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Apex Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS STANDING, TRAMMING THE MINER, IN 6 RT XCUT, DOWN #7 ENTRY. A 2'X 2"X 20" LONG PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM DOWN THE BACK AND CALF OF LEFT LEG. EMP DID NOT MISS ANY TIME UNTIL 1-22-96. IT WAS NOT REPORTABLE TIL 1-22-96.

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