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1983–2026
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November 18, 1989 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Diners' Prospect Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS BOLTING THE #6 HEADING ON 001 SECTION HE WAS STRAPING A HILL SEAM RUNING ACROSS HEADING IN FACE A ROCK APP 1FTX2FT WAS DISLODGED PROBABLY FROM PENETRATION OF BIT INTO ROOF PROBABLY ROCK STRUCK STRAP & THE STRAP HIT FINGER CAUSING CUT

December 26, 1987 KY · Coal driller operator MACHINERY
Diners' Prospect Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE OPERAT3NG COAL DRILL. DRILL STEEL STRUCK, PULLED MUSCLE PULLING IT OUT.

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