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July 15, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Circle H Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WORKING ON MINER AND THE DRUMS THREW SOMETHING IN EYE WHICH THEY WERE TURNING.

November 14, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Circle H Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAMMING BOLTER INTO HEADING TO PRPARE TOBOLT THE UNSUPPORTED FACE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX 12"X18"X1" TO EITHER EDGE THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN 2 BOLTS AND STRUCK EE IN THE LEFT S HOULDER. THE DRAW SLATE FELL FROM A PREVIOUSLY SUPPORTED AREA NOT IN THE IMMEDIATE UNSUPPORTED AREA TO BE BOLTED.

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