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January 17, 1987 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE

Blackhawk Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WITNESS STATED 7HAT THE INJURED MAN WAS PULLING A PIECE OF ROCK OFF THE SECTION BELT WHILE THE BELT WAS IN MOTION THE ROCAK DROPPED OFF THE BELT AND STRUCK THE VICTIM ON THE FOOT.

December 12, 1986 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Blackhawk Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WALKING AR2UND TAILPIECE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS HAND ON TURNBUCKLE BREAKING 3RD & 4TH FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

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