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January 24, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Simpson Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING ROCK FROM CONVEYOR CHAIN ON A 506 BRIDGE CARRIER.

August 7, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Simpson Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS PLACING DRILL STEEL. HIS THUMB WAS OVER THE TOP OF STEEL; HITTING THE WRONG CONTROL LEVER HE PINNED THUMB TO ROOF.

February 8, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Simpson Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING AND A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN RIB AND ROOFBOLTS, HITTING HIM ON HIS HIP.

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