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1983–2026
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September 26, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Murphy Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CHANGING SUCTION HOSE ON ROOF BOLTER,ACCIDENTALLY STRUCK DOWN LEVER FOR DRILL HEAD,CAUGHT FINGER AND MASHED IT.

September 28, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Mc Murphy Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE MOVING THE SAFETY JACK A PIECE OF ROCK (SIZE APPROXIMATELY 4 FT. LONG 2 FT WIDE AND 2 INCHES THICK) FELL AND SLID DOWN HIS BACK CAUSING SCRATCHES ON IN BACK.

April 10, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Mc Murphy Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE ROOF BOLTER HELPER WASMOVING THE ROOF BOLTER WHILE HIS LEFT FOOT WAS OUTSIDE THE DECK.HIS FOOT WAS UNDER THE DECK AND WAS CAUGHT AND BRUISED THE MUSCLES IN IT.

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