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Years on record: 1983–2026
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December 5, 1988 KY · Coal scoop car operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Ashcamp Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

THE SCOOP OPERATOR WENT FROM NO. 4 HEADING TOWARD NO. 3 HEADING TRAVELING THROUGH THE NO. 4 LEFT BREAK WHEN HE TRAVLED OUT FROM UNDER SUPPORTED ROOF IN THE NO. 4 LEFT BREAK AND WAS KILLED BY F ALLING ROCK.

December 9, 1987 KY · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Ashcamp Construction Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GR9ASING BELT HEAD WHICH IS MOUNTED 4' HIGH,FELL HIT SHOULDER ON METAL BRACE.

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