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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 17, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mining Specialists Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS MOVING MINER CABLE AND MINER TIGHTENED UP CABLE AND FELT LOW BACK PAIN.

December 20, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mining Specialists Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF DRILLING FOR ROOF BOLT INSTALLATION A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK WAS DISLODGED BY STARTER STEEL AND STRUCK LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER COAL HEIGHT 4 FT SAND ROCK TOP WITH POCKETS O F SLATE OCCASSIONALY.

May 13, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Mining Specialists Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING A REMOTE CONTROL MINER & STANDING ALONG SIDE MINER A PIECE OF ROCK SLID OFF MINER & STRUCK RIGHT KNEE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK & WENT TO DR. 5-28-91 12:30PM & DOCTOR STATED PERIOD OF DISABILITY WILL BE 6 WEEKS.

March 19, 1991 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Mining Specialists Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING STEEL BENT & JERKED HAND. & FRACTURED LEFT FOURTH METACARPAL.

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