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March 11, 1999 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
J & A Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BOLT A BOOM HOLE (AS A BOLTER HELPER) WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND.

February 21, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
J & A Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL HITTING EMPLOYEE IN FOOT JUST BEHIND STEEL TOE. BROKE 2 TOES AND CUT ONE. EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A BOLT WHICH DISLODGED A PIECE OF ROCK.

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