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September 24, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Sovereign Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPLICING THE 1 BELT LINE. THE BELT BROKE AND STRUCK EE IN THE RIGHT EYE.

January 29, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Sovereign Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMVOING A BOLT FROM A HEADDRIVE WITH A WRENCH POSITION HIMSELF IN A WRONG POSITION AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

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