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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 19, 1985 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Somerset Coal Company · Struck by flying object

HAMMERING ON A CUTER HUB AND A PIECE OF METAL HIT HIM ON THE ARM AND WENT TO THE BONE

January 21, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Somerset Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING PULL HOIST TO PULL BELT TOGETHER WITH AND FELT A PAIN IN BACK.

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