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1983–2026
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September 9, 1992 KY · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Tempest Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

PIN MAN WAS BATTERY TOP HAD LEFT HAND RESTING ON POT OF PINNER SMALL ROCK FELL AND HIT FINGER.

January 7, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tempest Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAIN LOWER BACK WHILE TRAMMING THE ROOF BOLTER FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER PLACE.

May 13, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tempest Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RUNNING ROOF BOLTER, HURT KNEE WHILE PUTTING BOLT IN HOLE, TWISTED HIS KNEE.

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