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1983–2026
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June 19, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kodak Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED EMPLOYE9 WAS PUTTING IN A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL IN PINNER HEAD.WHEN STEEL ALREADY IN HOLE ,FELL OUT ,HITTING AND CUTTING OFF THUMB.

May 13, 1987 KY · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kodak Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SETTING SPADS I3SIDE MINE WHEN TWISTED BACK.

October 20, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kodak Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL MOVING PIN3ER CABLE.SAT DOWN AND THEN RAISED UP AND KNEE POPPED OUT OF PLACE.RIGHT KNEE.

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