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3,111
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1983–2026
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August 1, 1989 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Four Aces Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING TOWARD POWER CENTER TO PUT BREAKER BACK IN ON SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF LOOSE ROOF APPROXIMATELY 1' DIAMETER X 2" THICK FELL AND BROKE FINGER.

February 3, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Four Aces Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROF BOLTER HELPER IN PROCESS OF SETTING TEMP SAFEY JACKS WHEN PC OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN SAFEY JACKS STRIKING L. FOOT.

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