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1983–2026
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February 7, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Ryder Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS RUNNING ROOF BOLTER WITH HAND RESTING ON HEAD. A PIECE OF SLATE FELL STRIKING MAN ON HAND BREAKING A BONE IN HAND..

October 4, 1983 VA · Coal MACHINERY
Travis Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MR. MULLING WAS BACKING 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER OUT OF PLACE WHEN HE BACKED OVER A TIMBER CAUSING MACHINE TO LUNGE BACKWARD. MULLINS WAS ON HIS KNEES, RIGHT HAND ON TRAM LEVERS. MACHINE PULLED CAUSING HIM TO PULL MUSCLES IN BACK.

February 8, 1983 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Hokie Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS OPERATING MINER - ROCK FELL AND BROKE BETWEEN BOLTS, STRIKING INJURED. BACK WAS STRAINED AND BRUISED.

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