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1983–2026
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January 16, 1991 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Lick Branch Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WALKING BESIDE ROOF BOLTER, PIECE OF ROCK APPROXIMATLY 3 1/2' LONG, 15" WIDE, 2" TO 0" THICK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING VICTIM IN LOWER LEFT PORTION OF BACK CAUSING DISC TO COME O UT.

December 20, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Diamond Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DRILLING HOLE FOR ROOF BOLT, PIECE OF SLATE CAME DOWN NEXT TO STEEL, ROCK FELL ON OPERATORS LEFT SIDE

August 21, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Diamond Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DRILLING TEST HOLE THE PLACE & DRAW ROCK FELL

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