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February 18, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bethel Energy Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL CONTINOUS MINER CUTTING FACE OF #9 ENTRY PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN RIB AND ROOF BOLT STRIKING EE ON HEAD, RT SIDE OF FACE, AND RT ARM CAUSING LACERA TIONS.

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