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1983–2026
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July 29, 1987 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator MACHINERY
T & H Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE IS THE CUTTI3G MACHINE OPERATOR.HE COMPLAINS OF BACK TROUBLE.I'M SENDING A COPY OF THE LETTER THE DOCTOR SENT US.HE HAS A REOCCURRING BACK AILMENT.

May 1, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
T & H Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE RUNNING B2LTER,I NAME RAISED HIS HAND UP AND CAUGHT IT ON A ROOF BOLT PLATE.

June 27, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
T & H Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM ROOF WHILE I.NAME WAS BOLTING.

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