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273,193
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2000–2026
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June 26, 2000 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B & R Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER HAD FINISHED LOADING HOLES IN #9 HEADING, CRAWLED OUT TURNED PAST BREAK AT MONTH OF ENTRY WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON HIS LOWER BACK.

June 19, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B & R Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS PUTTING UP A BOLT WHEN A ROCK FELL STIRKING HIM ON SHOULDER AND ARM.

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