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January 25, 1996 OK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

H M I · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON SHOULDER AND CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD ON ATRS FROM TD2 ROOF BOLTER.

December 28, 1995 OK · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

H M I · Struck by falling object

HE WAS ROOFBOLTING AND PUT HIS ATRS SUPPORT UP AND PIECE OF ROCK 2'X1'FELL BETWEEN ARMS AND HIT HIS WRIST,CUTTING IT.CUT 3" LONG X 1/2" WIDE.OCCURRED IN #5 ENTRY TOWARD FACE.

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