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739,207
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Years on record
1983–2026
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March 11, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Hardin-Mapes Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED MAN WAS3OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL BROKE AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT WRIST BREAKING HIS ARM.

January 15, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Hardin-Mapes Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RECURRING INJUR2 TO BACK?

September 2, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hardin-Mapes Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WENT T2 DOCTOR FOR A KIDNEY INFECTION & A CHEST COLD & FOUND OUT THAT THE LOADING MACHINE UNDERGROUND CAUSED BLOOD IN HIS URINE HE SAID HE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS

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