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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 17, 1987 OH · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kymcoal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING I3 #1 ENTRY AT FACE PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM TOP AND STRUCK BOLTER OPERATOR ON SIDE OF NOSE.

October 31, 1985 OH · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kymcoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING ROOF BOLT UPON LOWERING HEAD WRENCH SLIP OUT OF BOLTER HEAD STRIKING MAN IN MOUTH BREAKING 2 TEETH.

May 14, 1983 OH · Coal security guard, watchman MACHINERY
Merco Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WATER PUMP ALLOWED TO PUMP DRY CAUSING AIR LOCKL,MAKING PUMP HOT.WHEN EMPL SHUT PUMP DOWN,WATER IN HOSE FORCED HOSE OFF PUMP BURNING EMPLYEE

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