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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 17, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Minquest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SCREWING 9OOF BOLT INTO TOP IT BENT. OPERATOR GOT HOLD OF BOLT & HELPER TURNBED BOLT CAUSING IT TO HIT OPERATORS LH MIDDLE FINGER.

November 7, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Minquest Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING ROOF BOLTER HAD HAND ON EMPORARY SUPPORT BOOM WHENOTHER BOOM WAS KICKED IN & CAUGHT LEFT HAND RING FINGER BETWEEN THE TWO BOOMS.

November 5, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Minquest Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF LOOSE 8RAWROCK FELL FROM ROOF IN WORKING AREA OF EMPLOYEE AND STRUCK RIGHT FOOT.

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