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January 29, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dynasty Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE #5 HEADING. HIS GLOVE CAUGHT ON THE ROOF BOLT WHILE IT WAS SPINNING. IT DISLOCATED AND LACERATED HIS PINKY FINGER. THIS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION BUT HE RETUR NED TO WORK ON THE NEXT SCHEDULED DAY.

April 23, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Dynasty Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAND GRINDER ON A PIECE OF METAL. THE GRINDER KICKED BACK & CUT HIM ON LEFT LEG. IT REQUIRED STITCHES BUT DID NOTMISS ANY WORK.

August 20, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dynasty Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

54730WAS A ROOF BOLTER OPER INSTALLING ROOFBOLTS. GOT FINGER BETWEEN ROOF BOLT PLATE AND THE ROOF ,HIT UP PRESSURE.

December 3, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dynasty Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PUSHING BOLT UP WITH WRENCH ON BOLT. BENT WRENCH FLUE OFF. CAUGHT ARM BETWEEN TOP AND HEAD OF ROOF BOLTER.

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