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March 2, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Hopkins Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FALL FROM TOP STRICKING @FINGER BREAKING IT WHILE @TRAMMING ROOF BOLTER

January 5, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Hopkins Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOLT MACH. OPER.AFTER DRILLING HOLE IN TOP TAKING STEEL OUT OF HOLE WRENCH FLEW OUT & HIT OPER.

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