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September 7, 1984 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Thac-West Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMP WAS WORKING ON THE MINER HE WAS IN PROVESS OF BACKING OUT THE CONVEYOR WHILE PRECEDING ROCKS FELL FROM THE TOP HE JUMPED TO GET OUT OT THE EAY A SMALL ROCK STRUCK THE SIDE OF HIS LF FOOT

August 6, 1984 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Thac-West Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING COAL WHILE OPERATING MINER HE WAS OUT FROM UNDER ROOF SUPPORTS WHE ROOF FAIL

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