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May 1, 2006 KY · Coal coal dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Gem Coal Sales Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working dump. Cutter man was pulling cable up and accidentally pulled cable down on employee's back and shoulder.

March 13, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Gem Coal Sales Inc · Struck by falling object

While pinner man was bolting top a small piece of rock hit him in the right eye causing a small scratch on his right eye.

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