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1983–2026
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August 15, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Academy Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON TORK WRENCH AND PULLED BACK

August 5, 1985 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
Academy Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HELPING TO GET PIECE OF DRILL STEEL OUT OF TOP GLOVE GOT CAUGHT ON STEEL TWISTED FINGER AROUND DRILL STEEL

July 15, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Academy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLT MACHINE BOOM FELL AND STRUCK BACK OF HEAD CAUSING HIM TO NHIT CHIN ON CONTROLS.

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