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July 13, 2003 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Solid Rock Const., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

DRAW ROCK LAYING IN ROADWAY. OPERATING A SCOOP AND RAN OVER SOME DRAW ROCK WHICH PUT HIM IN THE TOP. LEFT EAR WAS CUT.

June 25, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solid Rock Construction, Inc. · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK FELL FROM ROCK WHILE SHOVELING BELT, STRIKING SUBJECT IN BACK, CAUSING BRUISE.

June 3, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solid Rock Construction, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAND WRENCH SLIPPED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN BOLT ON SCOOP, INJURING RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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