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1983–2026
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October 1, 1996 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kodiak Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING MINER OPERATOR WITH MOVING POWER CABLE WHEN SEVERAL 4"- 6" SIZE ROCKS ROLLED OFF CORNER OF RIB AND ROOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON HEAD,NECK AND BACK.

July 26, 1996 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kodiak Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEANING OUT DUST BOX ON BOLTER, WHEN DRAW SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND HIT EE ON HEAD. EE RECEIVED STITCHES. NO LOST TIME.

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