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1983–2026
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October 23, 1985 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF COAL AND ROCK APPROX 4 IN WIDE BY 6 IN LONG AND 5 IN THICK FELL FROM FACE AND HIT HIM ON HAND PIECE WEIGHED APPROX 3 TO 5 LBS

September 27, 1985 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF FACE OF COAL & HIT FOOT (MIDDLE ROCK IN COAL)

September 13, 1984 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D M K Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CUTTING A STICK OF POWDER & CUT LT RING FINGER

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