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May 30, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
H R Wood Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SHOVELING ON BELT AND SECTION OF ROCK FELL.3\\ X 18\\ X 4\\ THICK STRIKING MINER ON BACK.

August 24, 1984 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
H R Wood Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

LOW COAL AND HUMAN ERROR AND CAUSED FATALITY

January 23, 1984 KY · Coal INUNDATION
H R Wood Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FOREMAN DIDNT INSTRUCT OR SEE TO IT THAT DRILL MAN DRILLED AHEAD AS PER LAW & INSTRUCTIONS.NO DAMAGE-TOOK 4 DAYS TO PUMP WATER OUT.FIRED THE FOREMAN.

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