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September 8, 1997 TN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Reatta Mining · Struck by falling object

WHILE TRAMMING MINER OUTSIDE THE 101 MINER HIT A LEG THAT SUPPORTED A CROSS COLLAR, CAUSING THE COLLAR TO FALL AND STRIKE HIM ON THE HEAD..

July 31, 1997 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Reatta Mining · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL BETWEEN LAST BOLT & ATRS. ROCK WAS APPROX 1" X 4' X 3'.

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