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March 5, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patty Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLTING MACHINE OPERATOR WAS SPOTING WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT AND HIT HIS LEFT WRIST.

February 21, 1991 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patty Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE RAN OVER A PIECE OF ROCK OR COAL HIS HAT FELL OFF & HIS HEAD H IT THE TOP & CUT IT

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