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February 1, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Regent Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING A J.H. FLETCHER AND CO. MODEL RRI-13 ROOF BOLTER, BOLTING ROOF IN 4 RIGHT BREAK ON THE 1ST LEFT OFF THE SOUTH MAINS, APPX 140' INBY SPAD 884. WHILE PUSHING THE BOLT INTO THE H OLE WITH THE HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLTER, HE INADVERTENTLY PLACED HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLT PLATE AND THE ROOF, MASHING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE PLATE AND ROOF.

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