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July 14, 1989 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bencoal Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

DURING MAN TRIP EMPLOYEE HIT HIS HEAD ON ROOF OF MINE WHEN SCOOP HIT HOLE IN MINE FLOOR.

June 13, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Bencoal Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTER & BORE HOLE MEASURING 18" LONG X 14" WIDE X 1 1/2" THICK. FELL ON RIGHT ANKLE.

June 10, 1988 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Bencoal Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF STEEL FELL OUT OF BORE HOLE THAT WAS BEING DRILLED WHILE OPERATOR WORKED ON HEAD OF ROOF DRILL.

March 28, 1988 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bencoal Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN THE #1 ENTRY. NO INJURY INVOLVED. FALL OCCURRED SOME TIME DURING OFF WORK HOURS. OCCURRED 50' FROM SPAD #3886 IN #2 ENTRY.

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