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December 2, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Daves Branch Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING A ROFF BOLTER AND GOT FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN PLATE AND ROOF BOLTER POT.

September 23, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY

Daves Branch Inc · Struck by falling object

SUBJECT TWO OTHER WORKERS HAD PREVOUSLY SHOT INTO THE MINE ROOF TO GAIN MORE HEIGHT FOR AN UNDERGROUND BATTERY CHARGING CHANGING STATION. WHILE THEY WERE RE-BOLTING AND CLEANING THIS AREA UP, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN PERMANENT SUPPORTS STRIKING VICTIM IN HEAD.

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