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1983–2026
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November 8, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Kescoal Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SET A ROOF JACK WHEN A PICE OF DRAW ROCK FELL HITTING HIM IN LOWER BACK.

July 21, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kescoal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PUSHING A BOLT UP INTO THE TOP OF MINE WHEN THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED CAUSING THE DRILL TO MASH HIS LEFT HAND AGAINST THE ROOF.

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