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1983–2026
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May 27, 1992 KY · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Bronco Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON PINNER PUT KNEE DOWN ON ROCK TURNED SIDEWAYS

October 12, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bronco Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS BOLTING TOP AND A LOOSE PIECE ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN CANOPY HITTING LEFT WRIST.

December 14, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bronco Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME BENDING 4' BOLT WHEN BOLT TWISTED IN HOLE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS SHOULDER.

November 30, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bronco Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT HITTING TOP OF CANOPY AND FELL ON OPERATOR'S BACK.

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