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August 16, 2004 TN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cooper Ridge LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FALL IN A SET OF ROOMS OFF #2 MAIN LINE BELT IN RETURN, 3 BREAKS OUTBY FACE. AIR MOVEMENT OR TRAVELWAY WAS NOT AFFECTED. CRIBBED AND DANGERED OFF.

June 6, 2004 TN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cooper Ridge LLC · Accident type, without injuries

#16 and #17 crosscut in intersection fell, was on extra entry on intake, was not a regular traveled entry.

April 12, 2004 TN · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cooper Ridge LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS HELPING WORK ON A 215C A JOY SHUTTLE CAR. REEL CHAIN CAME OFF SPROCKET & HUNG UP CHAIN. WAS PRYING CHAIN BACK ON WITH SLATE BAR AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

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