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May 22, 2001 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal Miners Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PUTTING OIL IN THE CENTER GEAR CASE OF THE #11 JOY MINER ON #2 UNIT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING INJURED IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS PINNING HIS HEAD ON THE MINER. INJURED RECEIVED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES. INJURED WAS LIFE FLIGHTED FROM THE MINE TO ST MARY'S HOSPITAL IN EVANSVILLE, IND. INJURED DIED ABOUT 6:15 PM ON MAY 23, 2001.

July 31, 1999 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal Miners Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS TRAVELING ON THE 3A TRAVELROAD WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 5" X 13" X 25" FELL STRIKING THEINJURED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND CHEST AREA CAUSING FATAL INJURY APPARENTLY DUE TO THE D ISLODGING OF HIS HEART.

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