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December 6, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Crystal Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN TORK WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF BOLT HEAD AND STRUCK EMP IN NOSE. EMP DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 12-17-96.

August 17, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Crystal Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #42 CROSSCUT #3 BELT ENTRY AND EVENTUALLY FELL TO THE #4 INTAKE ENTRY. ROOF FALL OCCURRED DURING OFF SHIFT.

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