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December 2, 2009 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Cane Branch Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Standing at the back of the miner machine the EE started the miner raised the ripper head and the machine tilted, then the back bumper sat down on the left toe of boot and broke three toes.

July 15, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Linn Branch Coal Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Trammed miner against himself, pinning against rib.

November 23, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dry Fork Energy, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE PLACED THE S & S SCOOP LOADED WITH ROOF BOLTS CLOSE TO HIS ROOF BOLTER AND WAS STANDING BETWEEN THE SCOOP AND BOLTER.

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