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Years on record
1983–2026
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August 2, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Nicole Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PUTTING UP ROOF BOLTER PULLED ON BOLT TO BEN DIT AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

March 2, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Nicole Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE INST ALLING A ROOF BOLT THE DRILL STEEL BROKE PIECE OF ROCK DRAW LOOSE IT SLIDE OFF CANOPY HIT EE ON BACK & LEG

February 26, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Nicole Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP LOOSE PEICE OF DRAW SLATE FEEL OFF CANOPY HIT HIM ON SHOULDER

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