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1983–2026
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July 28, 1999 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jet Coal Company Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REPAIRING BROKEN BELT--A BELT CLAMP SLIPPED AND STRUCK EE IN RIGHT HIP KNOCKING HIM ITO BELT ROLLER.

January 28, 1999 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jet Coal Company Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHOVELING MINE MATERIAL FROM UNDER BELT AND HEADTHIVE HE LIFTED SHOVEL FULL AND PUT IT UPON BOLTS AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

January 11, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R S Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS CARRYING BAG DUST THROUGH DOOR TO LOADING ON BELT. 60 LB BAGS IN 72" HEIGHT AND OVEREXERTED.

October 20, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Hills Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THROWING TIMBERS. DAMAGED RIGHT WRIST. REASON FOR DELAYED REPORT FOREMAN, DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT OR FILL OUT FORM.

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