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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 20, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Radec Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN RIB AND ROOF BOLT STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON BACK OF HEAD.

February 9, 1988 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY

Amber Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS STRU7K BY BOOM OF CONTINUOUS MINER MACHINE MACHINE WAS BACKING UP AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.

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