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1983–2026
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November 23, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlas Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS LIFTING 5 FINIAL DRIVE UNIT ON A 265 LEE NORISE MINER WHEN IT SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS HANDS.

January 7, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlas Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS BEND3NG A ROOF BOLT WHEN IT TURNED IN HIS HAND & SLIPPED PULLING HIS BACK

December 11, 1985 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlas Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING COAL 2N BELT LINE.

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