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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 1, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Brandy Keg Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS PUTTING 6P A ROOF BOLT. A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE HAND, THEROCK WAS ABOUT A FOOT LONG AND ABOUT 2" THICK.

November 21, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING 5 HOLE FOR A SPOT BOLT ALONG THE RIB OF NO. 2 HEADING ROCK MEASURING 10" ? 44" ? 3". BROKE LOOSE STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE.

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