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June 21, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sheep Fork Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRICKING EE ON HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUSING A BRUISE.

June 11, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sheep Fork Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL AND CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN DRILL POT AND MINE ROOF CAUSING A FRACTURE AND LACERATION TO RIGHT THUMB AND HAND.

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