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January 19, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY

Flatwoods Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

VICTIM WAS CHANGING BITS ON CUTTER CHAIN AND A PIECE OF METAL HITHIM IN THE CHEEK RIGHT.

February 7, 1991 KY · Coal driller operator MACHINERY

Flatwoods Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

LOW CLEARNE HEIGHT 30 INCH TO 34 INCH VICTIM SAID HE WAS BACKING OUT OF 3 HEADING AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE TOP ON A ROLL CAUSING PAIN TO NECK VICTIM NEVER REPORTED ACCIDENT UNTIL APPROX . 630 NEXT WORKING DAY MISSED FULL SHIFT UNTIL 2-12-91.

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