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Years on record: 1983–2026
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November 27, 1985 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Pilot Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ROTATING3PIN TO MIX RESIN WHILE PUSHING THE PIN TO T HE TOP HE HIT ON UNEVEN ROCK. THIS KICKED THE WRENCH OFF OF THE BOLT CUAISNG IT TO HIT THE EE IN THE SHOULDER & FACE.

March 5, 1985 AL · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY

Central Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING MOTOR GRADER STANDING IN UPRIGHT POSITION. BLADE OF MOTOR GRADER HIT A STUMP HIDDEN IN ROADWAY CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO GO FORWARD HITTING HEAD & FACE ON METAL DIVIDER OF FRO NT WINDOW.

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