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1983–2026
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September 2, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Fray Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLTING (HELPER5 T OP WHEN ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING INJURED ON LEFT LEG & FOOT

December 10, 1986 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Fray Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE BENT O5ER TO PICKUP ROOFBOLTS STRAINING BACK-DID NOT PICK BOLTS UP-STRAIN BACK BY BENDING

August 26, 1986 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Fray Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER HELPER WA8 PULLING MINER CABLE SLACK. PINNER CABLE WAS HUNG UP ROOF. CABLE SLACK HUNG ON BUMPER OF PIMER JERKED DOWN ACROSS MINER HELPER BACK.

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