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273,193
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2000–2026
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September 17, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bee B & B LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The #3 roof bolter operator was attempting to connect two pieces of drill steel together when he hit the rotation lever & the connector on the steel broke and swung around and struck the operator on his left wrist.

March 11, 2010 KY · Coal driller operator MACHINERY
B & K Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

Operating Drill and hit head on roof bolt causing a laceration to head. Stitches required.

July 16, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
B & K Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emptying dust box and drill cable caught left foot, twisting left knee (drill being operated by a co-worker).

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