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1983–2026
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April 19, 1989 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Mountain Spur Coals & Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MINER WAS SUMPING FOWARD THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING DUST HE TURNED LOOKED MINER OPEN THE BACK SHEIVE BROKE ON MINER. IT HIT EMPLOYEE IN FOREHEAD.

January 23, 1987 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Mountain Spur Coals & Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING MINER RO1E AND IT JUMPED OUT OF SHEVE AND HIT EMPLOYEE.

December 16, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mountain Spur Coals & Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 GRINDING ON BRIDGE.

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