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February 9, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
North Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP PIECE OF ROCK FELL MASHING HIS LEFT RING FINGER AGAINST PINNER

December 18, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
East Star Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPL CUTTING & WELDING LAYING RIGHT HAND ON HOT PIECE OF METAL BURNING FINGERS.

June 10, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
East Star Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR GOT GLOVE HUNG UP IN DRILL STEEL TWISTED & BRUISED LEFT HAND.

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