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November 9, 1988 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Bare Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL SHOVELING LOOSE COAL AT SECTION BELT TAILPIECE.AS HE ATTEMPTED TO GET UP FROM KNEELING POSITION,STRUCK HEAD ON MINE ROOF FORCING NECK TO ONE SIDE.BLOW RESULTED IN NECK SORENESS -INABILITT Y TO TURN HEAD TO LEFT.

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