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May 20, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pioneer Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WALKING THROUGH WALKWAY IN THE CENTER OF ROOF BOLTER, HE TRIPPED OVER BOLTS AND FELL OFF BOLTER ONTO MINE FLOOR. HE SAID HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

April 14, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pioneer Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE #8 HEADING, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE 2ND & 3RD ROW OF BOLTS OUTBY THE FACE. DRAW ROCK WAS APPROX. 1' X 2' X 3/4" THICK. IT STRUCK HIM ON HIS HEAD & BACK .

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