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739,207
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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 31, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Rubbed or abraded

EMPLOYEE INJURE8 RT KNEE WHILE OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WITHOUT PROPER KNEE PROTECTION (KNEE PADS)

November 21, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING 5 HOLE FOR A SPOT BOLT ALONG THE RIB OF NO. 2 HEADING ROCK MEASURING 10" ? 44" ? 3". BROKE LOOSE STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE.

February 6, 1984 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANDLING MINER CABLE LAYED HAND ON MINER. WHEN PAN WAS RAISED IT CAUGHT SMALL FINGER BETWEEN PAN & THE HEAD BOOM.

September 23, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING TOP PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL CATCHING LEFT HAND AGAINST HEAD OF ROOF BOLTING MACHINE

January 26, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING ROOF BOLTER STEEL BECAME LODGED IN TOP WHILE TRYING TO FREE STEEL IT CAME LOOSE FALLING AND STRIKING LEFT HAND BROKEN BONE TO THUMB AND F OREFINGER

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