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1983–2026
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September 27, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lake Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE PINNING TOP 3" SLATE FELL STRIKING BODY.

September 27, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lake Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE PINNING TOP 3" SLATE FELL STRIKING BODY FORCING HEAD INTO PINNER.

September 10, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cline Brothers Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATING ROOFBOLT MACHINE AND PIECE OF DRAW SLTATE FELL AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK .BACK INJURIES.

September 20, 1984 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Brandy Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PUTTING JACK ON TRS ON ROOF BOLTER TOP PART CAME DOWN AND HIT HIM ON SIDE OF HEAD.

February 10, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kara Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

PEACE OFF ROCK FELL BETWEEN ATR & LAST ROLL OFF BOLTS.

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