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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 27, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Carter Branch Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AS OPERATING A SCOOP CLEANIG UP A GOB OF COAL WHEN SOEM COAL ROLELD OFF THE RIB STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE CENTER OF THE BACK.

August 22, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Carter Branch Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN LUMP OF COAL FELL FROM RIB HITTING HIM ON LEFT SIDE.

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