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Years on record
1983–2026
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October 29, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
River Hurricane Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE STRUCK RIGHT3LEG ON BELT SPLICE MACHINE.

April 22, 1985 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
River Hurricane Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WATER VALVE CAME OFF CONTINUOUS MINER, SPRAYING WATER AND COAL ON EMPLOYEE.

February 22, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
River Hurricane Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLTING TOP, SMALL ROCK FELL, HITTING FINGER

January 8, 1983 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
River Hurricane Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

TROUBLESHOOTING C M.RECEIVED ELECTRICAL BURN TO LEFT HAND.

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