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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 14, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Mohigan Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS IN8TALLING RESIN ROOF BOLTS & WHILE ROTATING BOLT THE WRENCH CAME OUT OF THE CHUCK & STRUCK HIM IN THE FOREHEAD. THE CUT OF 1 1/2" WAS TREATED WITH FIRST AID BY SECTION EMT. THE E MP WAS THEN TAK9N TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED 8 STITCHES

April 13, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mohigan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED EMPLOYE9 WAS DRILLING FACE WHEN HIS LEFTFELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

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