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Years on record
1983–2026
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October 17, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clever Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

MECHANIC WAS ADJUSTING LEVELING ARMS ON BOOM OF PIN CAR.AND DID NOT BLOCK HEAD FELL CATCHING HIM.

May 5, 1988 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clever Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS STRUCK ON SIDE WHEN PSITIONING COAL FEEDER. VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO HISPITAL WHERE THEY FOUNG NO BROKEN BONES, ONLY BRUISED. VICTIM WAS HOSPITIALIZED FOR OBSERVATION AND TESTS NO MEDI CAL TREATMENT WAS GIVEN.

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