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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 23, 1985 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY

Professional Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BRUISED WRIST ON THE LEFT HAND AS A RESULT OF THE HAND HELD COAL DRILL HANDLE STRIKING THE VICTIM. THE COAL DRILL CLUTCH WAS OPERATING PROPERLY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS HOWEVER WATER WAS COMING OUT OF THE COAL AND ADDITIONAL FORCE APPLIED TO THE DRILL RESULTED IN IT HANDING.

March 23, 1985 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY

Professional Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJ HELPING BOLT TOP AND HOT LEFT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN ROOF STEEL AND HEAD OF BOLTER BREAKING INDEX FINGER AND BROKE SKIN ON 2 OTHER FINGERS.

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