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September 17, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fox Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING A MINER. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING THE EE RIGHT LEG.

March 31, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fox Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE LOADING MINER, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL LANDING ON THE EE'S LEFT FOOT.

August 5, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fox Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE GETTING READY TO START BOLTING A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & STRUCK FINGER AGAINST T-BAR.

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