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Years on record
1983–2026
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July 6, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cimaron Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROOFBOLTER OPER5TOR WAS PUTTING BOLT UP,THE HEAD OF MACHINE WAS COMING DOWN WHEN OPERATORS KNEE SLIPPED UNDER HEAD RESULTING IN INJURY.

March 18, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Cimaron Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK F9LL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS ROCK HIT I NAME IN BACK AND SLID OFF ROCK SCRAPED AND BRUISED BACK

December 12, 1986 KY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Cimaron Minerals Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

BURNING METAL A3D IT FLEW IN RIGHT EYE.

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