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February 21, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Murriell-Don Coal Co Incorporated · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER STUCK IN LOOSE COAL #1 BOLTER PUSHED #2 BOLTER CAUSING #2 BOLTER TO SPIN INTO RIB.

September 10, 2001 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Murriell-Don Coal Co Incorporated · Struck by falling object

SCRAPING RIB PIECE OF ROCK (1'LONG, 1 1/2'WIDE, 3"THICK) FELL FROM TOP HITTING OVER RIGHT EYE CAUSING CUT.

November 16, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Murriell-Don Coal Co Incorporated · Fall from machine

GETTING OFF LOADER FELL ON GROUND HITTING ARM ON BLOCKS OF COAL. CUTTING LEFT ARM.

March 16, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Murriell-Don Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL OUT IN BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING PERSON ON RIGHT SHOULDER.

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