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1983–2026
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November 10, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Atlanta Mining · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LAID HAND ON TOP OF CANOPY MINER MOVING CANOPY RAISED AND CAUGHT HAND AGAINST TOP

August 10, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Atlanta Mining · Struck by falling object

LOOSE DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT CHEEK OF FACE.

March 10, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Atlanta Mining · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS AT FACE OF X-CUT PIECE OF TOP ROCK BROKE LOOSE BETWEEN BOLTS,FELL,STRUCK MAN ON LEG.

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