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1983–2026
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December 21, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Red Dog Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSEALING ROOF BOLTS UNDER A BROW. EMPLOYEE SET ATRS AGAINST ROOF AND INSTALLED BOLT. AS EMPLOYEE DROPPED ATRS TO INSTALL CENTER BOLT, THE ATRS SYSTEM DISLODGED AN UN-NOTICABLE RO CK, ABOUT 3'X2 1/2' AND 1" TO 6" THICK AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT SHOULDER AND CAUSING ABRASION TO LEFT EYE.

October 10, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Red Dog Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PATTING UP A BOLT IN TOP. REACHED TO GET WRENCH AND HIT UP PRESSURE CATCHING HAND BETWEEN PLATE AND TOP.

March 17, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Red Dog Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

SHELL TOP IN CO4BINATION WITH KETTLE BOTTOM.BROKE MANS BACK CUT SPINAL CORD IN TWO.

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