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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 11, 1989 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Emmanuel Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGED BELTS ON MOTOR SWITCHES WERE LOCKED EMPO TURNED AND REMOVED LOCK INJ EMP HAD ATTEMPTED HAND CHECK OF BELT TENSION.

April 18, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Emmanuel Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL ON RIGHT FOOT.

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