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March 10, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KiMara Coal Co LLC · Struck by falling object

Roof Bolting and employee states the ATRS fell striking employee. Alleged Accident investigated by mine foreman and no sign of inoperable or malfunction ATRS found.

September 16, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KiMara Coal Co LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was operating cutter. He had cut the reel valve off by mistake, and was trying to pull cable by hand.

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