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March 10, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KiMara Coal Co LLC · Struck by falling object

Roof Bolting and employee states the ATRS fell striking employee. Alleged Accident investigated by mine foreman and no sign of inoperable or malfunction ATRS found.

February 6, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was backing cutter out of #11 entry and thru wing curtain and hit rib.

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