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1983–2026
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October 3, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Ag Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING MINER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF CONEYOR AND FELL IN DECK THIS ROCK HIT INJURY ON LEFT WRIST.

September 13, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Ag Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT PUSHING IT UP WITH HEAD OF ROOF BOLTER & WHEN HE LET HEAD DOWN IT STRUCK RIGHT KNEE.

August 29, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Ag Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO STRAIGHTEN THE ROOF BOLT AS HE WAS INSTALLING IT. AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOUDLER.

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