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September 22, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Elk River Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM 7HE ROOF ON THE RT HAND RIB STRIKING I NAME ON R T SHOULDER AND SIDE. HE HAD SCRAPES AND BRUISES ON RT SHOULDER AND SIDE. HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSP FOR EXAM

August 19, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Elk River Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF LOOS9 DRAW ROCK ABOUT 18" IN DIA. 3-4" THICK, BECAME DISLODGED WHEN THE OPERATOR STARTED HIS STEEL HITTING HIM ON THE BACK OF THE NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

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