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August 8, 2007 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Meadow Fork Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Charging blast holes---unknown.

March 10, 2006 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Meadow Fork Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR WAS BRUSHING IN FRONT OF A SURFACE MINE. A DEAD TREE LIMB FELL OUT OF THE TOP OF A TREE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT WRIST.

June 16, 2005 KY · Coal FIRE
Meadow Fork Mining Co LLC · Accident type, without injuries

OUR DIOT DOZER, WHICH WAS A BRAND NEW MACHINE, STARTED SMOKING A WHITE SMOKE. COULD NOT PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND IT BURNT UP. NO INJURIES OCCURRED

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