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Years on record: 1983–2026
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December 9, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY

Perkins Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE DRILL GOT I3 A BIND CAUSING IT TO TUIRN OVER IT LANDED ON THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT HAND LACERATION ON THE RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER

July 23, 1987 KY · Coal driller operator MACHINERY

Perkins Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE GOT IN7O A STRAIN SITUATION PERFORMING HIS JOB AS A COAL DRILLER AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

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