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1983–2026
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August 18, 1987 WV · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator MACHINERY
Donex Mining Inc · Struck by powered moving object

BACKING CUTTER 2UT OF #4 HDG, CUTTER RAN OVER LEFT ANKLE

August 4, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Donex Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PUTTING UP LAST3BOLT IN SECOND RAW OF PINS IN OPEN BREAK WHEN HE LET CANOPY DOWN, ROCK HIT HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER.

April 2, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Donex Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PIN3ING OVERCAST ROOF, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRICKING ARM.

February 3, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Donex Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL PINNING #23LEFT BREAK AND PULLED PIECE OF ROCK 33'' THICK X 2'LONG X 2'WIDE WHEN IT BOUNCED OFF FACE AND HIT HIM ON SIDE OF LEFT LEG.

January 3, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Donex Mining Inc · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RE5CHING TO GET SUPPLIES OFF MACHINE WHEN OPERATOR MOVED IT AND GET WHEEL ON HIS FOOT.

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