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August 1, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Kentucky Elkhorn Coals Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING DOZER AND RAN OVER A SMALL ROCK LAYING IN THE ROAD DOZER FELL OFF OF ROCK JARRING HIS BACK

October 5, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Kentucky Elkhorn Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

E OF THE DRILL STELL, THE DRILL STEM BROKE AND IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE END OFTHE BROKEN DRILL STEM STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT THUMB, CUTTING END OF THUMB OFF.

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