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1983–2026
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March 30, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Linky B Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE RUNNING PINNER IN BBRATT ALL IN NO6 HEADING A SLIP FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRICKING VICTIM IN THE BACK AREA ROCK WAS APPROX 36IN LONG 24IN WIDE & 6IN THICK

June 19, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Low Vein Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRS CAME DOWN ON ROOF BOLTER CAUSING STEEL TO HIT EE ON LEFT HAND BRUISING LEFT HAND AND FRACTURING FINGER ON LEFT HAND NO EVIDENT IMPAIRMENT DOCURED ON THIS ACCIDENT EE RECOVERED.

January 21, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jamie Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HAD HA3D ON DRILL HEAD-ROCK FELL OUT &3 HIT LEFT HAND.

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