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1983–2026
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July 10, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Fleetwood Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING IN #3 FACE HE SET HIS ATRS UP AGAINST TVJA WHEN HE DID IT CAUSED SMALL PIECE DRAW ROCK TO BREAK LOOSE & FALL STRICKING EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT LEG

May 25, 1993 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fleetwood Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING DRILL OPERATOR INSTALL ROOF BOLT. BOLT SLIPPED AND CAUGHT EMPLOYEE'S FINGER BETWEEN ROOF BOLT AND DRILL HEAD.

January 9, 1993 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Fleetwood Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TRAMMING MINER-CROSSED OVER ROCK ON BOTTOM CAUSING BOOM END OF MINER TO RAISE-CAUGHT HEAD BETWEEN MINER & MINE ROOF.

December 15, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Fleetwood Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING PINNER STEERED PINNER OVER TOWARD RIB AND CAUGHT HIS LEG AGAINST RIB AND PINNER FOOT WAS CAUGHT IN MUD.

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