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Years on record: 1983–2026
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February 12, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Woods Creek Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE SHOVELING3COAL AT THE FACE A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS BACK SMALL PIECE OF SLATE HE DID NOT TELL ANYONE THAT DAY

January 3, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Woods Creek Corp · Struck by falling object

PULLING DRAW RO7K PIECE HIT HIM IN BACK AND RIBS

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