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May 9, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Windwalker Coal Inc · Accident type, without injuries

TOP BEGAN WORKING THIS A.M. EMPLOYEES REMOVED FROM ENTIRE MINE. CRIBS WERE ALREADY IN PLACE PRIOR TO TOP BEGINNING TO SHOW SIGNS OF POTENTIAL FALL. ENTRY ONLY 16' WIDE & 5' RESIN BOLTS IN PLAC E. TOP CONTINUING TO "WORK".

April 5, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Windwalker Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING BOLTS OFF OLD MUFFLER, BOLT BROKE, HAND SLIPPED RESULTING IN CUT FINGERS.

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