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August 24, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Barbara Kay Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL SHOVELING 6ELT LINE HAD TO LIFT A ROCK TO CLEAN BELT.DROPPED ROCK AND HIT FOOT.EMPL DIDNT REPORT THIS UNTIL I RECD DR REPORT.EMPL LEFT THE JOB THAT DAY AND DIDNT RETURN.SENT WORD THAT HE HAD QUIT. 3

December 1, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Barbara Kay Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE REPLACING3A HYDRAULIC ON THE 16RB CUTTER, THE JACK WAS NOT YET IN PLACE THEREFORE IT FELL TO THE FRAME CATCHING A FINGER BETWEEN THE JACK AND FRAME. FINGER WAS X-RAYED. NO STITCHES. EMPL OYEE WAS X-RAYE8 AFTER WORK HOURS AND IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO WORK.

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