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May 15, 1997 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Emily Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CUTTING COAL AT #5 HEADING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE MIDDLE PART OF BACK

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