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June 20, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bohica Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was at the power box when he alledgelly tripped over a trailing cable, miner said he twisted his back. He was checked out by our M.E.T. and was escorted to the Pikeville Medical Center where he was treated and released.

May 3, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bohica Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing roof bolts, employee sprained his left elbow and shoulder.

May 3, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bohica Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was making a blet spice when a fragment of steel went through glove and into hand.

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