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August 27, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Highlanders Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER. THE TRAY THAT HOLDS EXTRA BOLTS AND PLATES SLID OFF, STRIKING CANOPY CONTROL, CAUSING THE CANOPY TO FALL. THE CANOPY STRUCK EE ON THE HEAD AND KNOCKED HIM TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING INJURY TO HIS HEAD, NECK, ANDBACK,AND FRACTURED HIS ELBOW.

March 28, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Highlanders Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE BENDING ROOF BOLT TO INSERT IN THE TOP OF MINES. WHEN HE WAS PUSHING THE BOLT INTO THE HOLE HE FELT PAIN IN MIDDLE OF BACK.

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