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July 20, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Golden Eagle Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

PUTTING UP BOLTS AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, CATCHING INJURED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Golden Eagle Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PINNING ROOF WHEN SMALL ROCK ABOUT 8 INCH THICK 4 FT LONG 2 FT WIDE FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF HEAD AND SHOULDERS.

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