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1983–2026
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January 6, 1983 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lady Jane Collieries Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTING. ROCK FELL ON HIS FOOT. EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP A GALVANIZED ROOF MATT WHILE BOLTING. IT WAS THE FIRST ROW OF BOLTS THERE WERE HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE ROOF. THE FIRST BOLT WAS IN THE HOLE WAS DRILLED & READY FOR THE

January 3, 1983 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lady Jane Collieries Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE TRAMMING A ROOF BOLTER THE MAN HIT A HOLE IN THE TRAVELING AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF.

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