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November 10, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Blue Gate Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK ON RIB FELL STRIKING MINER OPERATOR IN THE BACK.

November 6, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Gate Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS SPOTTING BOLT BACK THATHAD BEEN DISLODGED FROM THE ROOF. AFTER DRILLING ABOUT 6INCHES OF THE HOLE, ROCK FELL STRIKING CANOPY THEN SLID AND HIT OPERATOR.

January 27, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Gate Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MECHANIC TRIPPED AND FELL HURTING HIS KNEE.

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