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October 14, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY

Free Dome Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL STRIKING THE EDGE OF THE MINER THEN HITTING EE ON THE LEFT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE.

July 27, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY

Free Dome Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK SLID OFF MINER, HITTING EE ON RIGHT SIDE OF LEG.

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