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Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 17, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Elk Lick Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT OF BETWEEN TWO PIN WHEN HE TIGHTNED UP THE ROOF BOLT IT MUST HAVE BROKE IT LOOSE FROM THE TOP AND IT FELL AND HIT DANNY HARPEN ON THE BACK OF THE NECK AND SHOULDE R.

October 25, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY

Sturgon Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HELPING ON DINNER, PUTTING BOLT IN HOLE WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING BACK OF HEAD.

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