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739,207
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3,111
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1983–2026
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September 4, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Hawks Nest Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS DRILLING HOLE OF 3RD ROW OF B OLTS WHEN A PIECE OF COAL FELL FROM TOP & STRUCK HIM ON SHOULDER.

August 2, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Hawks Nest Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN SLATE FELL FROM THE TOP AND HIT HIM ON THE SHOULDER

May 6, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Hawks Nest Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING WITH HAND LAYING ON MINER A SMALL PIECE OF COAL FELL HITTING ON HIS HARD HAT & THEN HIS HAND CONTUSION OF THUMB & ACUTE TRUAMATIC SPRAIN & STRAIN OF THE CERVICAL SPINE

April 12, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Hawks Nest Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WASNT WEARING GLOVES BURNT LEFT PALM WITH CUTTING TORCH

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