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1983–2026
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September 20, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gamble Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS MAKING SPLICE IN #5 BELT USING HAMMER TO DRIVE RIVETS IN SPLICE. HOOKED HAMMER OVER BELT CONTROL LINE, CAUSING HAMMER TO SWING BACK.

August 3, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gamble Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CUTTING BAND ON LOAD OF BELT STRUCTURE ONE OF THE BONDS BROKE AND STRUCTURE FELL OVER CAUGHT RIGHT LEG FROM KNEE TO BELOW TOP OF BOAT BRUISING THE OUTSIDE OF LEG.

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