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November 11, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Oak Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS IN 1ROCESS OF PUTTING TRAM CHAIN ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN HIS FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN TTRAM CHAIN AND SPROCKET.

October 22, 1987 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Oak Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

001 SECTION #3 9NTRY 3RD CROSS CUT OUTBY FACE.6' HIGH 20' SQUARE 5' LENGTH CONVENTIONAL BOLTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OVERSIZED BEARING PLATE USED.

August 18, 1987 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Big Oak Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS WAL5ING TOWARD THE FACE ANDA PIECE OF SOAPSTONE 2'X6"X0 TO 4" STRIKING INJURED CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND SECOND PIECE 14" ROUND 0 TO 4" IN THICKNESS FELL STRIKING INJUREDED ON RIGHT LEG BREAKING F9MOR BONE.

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