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2000–2026
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June 24, 2010 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Old Dominion Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating the roofbolter when his hand slipped, causing the bolt to strike his wrist.

April 21, 2003 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Old Dominion Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM.

December 10, 2002 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Old Dominion Energy Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

A RIB ROLLED OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE CAUSING INJURY TO BACK AND PELVIS.

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