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1983–2026
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June 12, 1987 KY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Central Rock Minerals Corp · Struck by falling object

HAD JUST PULLED3BOLTER IN ROOM AND SET UP. SLAB O/F CIELING FELL ON BOLTER

April 24, 1985 KY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Central Rock Minerals Corp · Struck by falling object

PUTTING ROOF BOLTS IN #12 HEADER WHEN CEILING CAME DOWN ON INAMES NECK & FACE. HAD ALREADY PUT 3 BOLTS IN SECTION THAT CAME DOWN.

October 1, 1984 KY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Central Rock Minerals Corp · Struck by falling object

ROCK CAME LOOSE BETWEEN BOLTS IN CEILING,HITTIMNG I.NAME ON SIDE OF HARD HAT.

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