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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 9, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Coleman & Yates Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS OPERATING PINNER WHEN A PIECE OF SLUG FELL FROM THE TOP AND HIT HIM ON THE BACK.

March 9, 1988 VA · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY

Coleman & Yates Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS CLEANING COAL UP AND SETTING A SAFETY JACK WHEN A PIECE OF SLUG FELL FROM THAT TOP AND HIM IN THE BACK OF HIS ROAD.

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