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November 3, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY

R & L Coal'S Inc · Struck by falling object

I,NAME WAS HELP3NG THE ROOF BOLTER SPOT BOLT ALONG THE LEFT RIB. HE WENT BETWEEN THE DRILL AND COAL RIB AND WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF LOOSE ROOF. THE ROOF THAT FELL WAS APPROX. 2' WIDE, 4' LONG , & 2' TO 4' TH3CK. THE ROCKS FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTER AND RIB.

March 10, 1986 KY · Coal timberman MACHINERY

R & L Coal'S Inc · Struck by flying object

STRUCK BY FLYIN1 METAL IN LEG.

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