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1983–2026
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March 1, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Southern Hills Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT ON PINNER OPERATORS LEFT LEG AT KNEE CAP

November 4, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Southern Hills Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING UP LAST3BOLT IN WORKING PLACE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK CAME FROM TOP AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN ROOF BOTTOM AND ROCK.

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