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June 13, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY

Bencoal Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTER & BORE HOLE MEASURING 18" LONG X 14" WIDE X 1 1/2" THICK. FELL ON RIGHT ANKLE.

June 10, 1988 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY

Bencoal Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF STEEL FELL OUT OF BORE HOLE THAT WAS BEING DRILLED WHILE OPERATOR WORKED ON HEAD OF ROOF DRILL.

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