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1983–2026
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March 27, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
A B C Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

ROOF BOLT OPERATOR PUTTING UP GLUE BOLTS INJURED RING FINGER WAS ALMOST CUT OFF.

April 7, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
A B C Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS OVER TOP OF BOOM TRYING TO UNSTOP DUST SUCTION HOSE WHILE MACHINE WAS RUNNING. HE ACCIDENTLY HIT BOOM RAISE LEVER WITH HIS LEG & RAISED HIMSELF AGAINST THE TOP, CA USING BRUISE LEFT CHEST BACK & SHOULDER.

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