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July 20, 2000 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
K & B Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE DRIVING A BOSS BUGGY RUN OVER A PIECE OF ROCK THREW HIM AGAINST THE TOP JERKED MUSCLE.

July 18, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
K & B Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL DOWN WHILE HANGING A CURTAIN UP & HIT HIM DOWN THE BELLY & MIDSECTION CAUSING SOME SWELLING & BRUISING IN MIDSECTION.

May 5, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
K & B Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK - 12" X 12" X 4" FELL FROM ROOF, STRIKING EE ON RIGHT HIP.

May 1, 2000 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
K & B Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP, A ROCK 12' BY 12' BY 4' FELL FROM ROOF, THIS RESULTED IN A BRUISE TO BACK.

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