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September 1, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Brandy Keg Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS PUTTING 6P A ROOF BOLT. A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE HAND, THEROCK WAS ABOUT A FOOT LONG AND ABOUT 2" THICK.

June 18, 1987 KY · Coal drill operator ELECTRICAL
Brandy Keg Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

VICTIM WAS ATTE4PTING TO PULL POWER OFF BREAKER BOX WHEN BREAKER BURNED UP THEREFORE CAUSING SERIOUS BURNS TO THE BACK OF BOTH HANDS.

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