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September 23, 1987 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Midnight Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PINNER MAN WAS 1INNING ROOF WITHIN THE FIRST 18IN OF A 48IN.HOLE WHEN A LOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS FOOT & BREAKING HIS ANKLE

July 17, 1987 TN · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Midnight Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL FIXING LIG2TS ON CUTTING MACHINE USING ROCK BAR TO PULL ON LIGHTS AND BAR SLIPPED AND HIS HEAD HIT THE RIB.

July 6, 1984 TN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Midnight Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WENT INBY ROOF SUPPORT & ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF.

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