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September 18, 1985 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

W & T Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SPLICING A BELT.

April 18, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

W & T Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED EMPLOYEE REMOVED A HYDRAULIC HOSE FITTING FROM THE BOOM LIFT JACK ON THE 21 SC SHUTTLE CAR (OFFSIDE). THE BOOM FELL ON EMPLOYEE\S LEGS. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO INSTALL A SAFETY BLOCK UNDER THE BOOM.

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