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November 16, 1985 KY · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Kentucky Elkhorn Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING ON A PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS HUNG AND IT CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE AND MADE A BRUISE UNDER HIS LEFT EYE

October 10, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Kentucky Elkhorn Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF DRILL HELPER WAS IN PROCESS OF MOVING ROOF (SAFETY) JACKS AND PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF TOP OF JACK AND HIT LEFT FOOT.

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