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August 25, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Day Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING CABLE AT BRIDGE BEHIND MINER UNDER SUPPORTED ROOF WHEN A SECTION OF DRAW ROCK FELL HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIP.

November 27, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rb Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM BELT-AS HE REACHED TO PULL ROCK OFF BELT, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 6, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rb Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PUTTING THE HEAD OF THE MINR CONTINUIOUS BACK ON. AS HE WAS HOLDING A PIN GOING THRU THE FRAME, A DRIVE SHAFT FELL ON HIS HAND.

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