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June 11, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A & M Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object

While pinning the roof, a small piece of rock fell on head and neck.

June 4, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A & M Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Pulling loose rock down from roof. Rock fell on middle finger on right hand.

February 15, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A & M Coal Co Inc · Struck by falling object

While bolting at face, a section of roof fell striking opertor of machine on wrist area of arm, breaking the lower arm area about the wrist.

May 18, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A & M Coal Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

While employee was bolting the roof a piece of rock fell on his back.

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