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March 23, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE

Little Ridge Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SCOOP WHEN HE RAN OVER A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK, WHICH RAISED UP THE SCOOP PUTTING HIS HEAD INTO THE ROOF AND STRAINING HIS NECK AND SHOULDER.

March 22, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Little Ridge Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WATCHING WELDING WITHOUT WELDING HELMET. HIS STATMENT WAS HE DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD HARM HIS EYES. THIS WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY AT 2:00 PM.

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