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February 1, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Southern Illinois Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON THE MINER WITH A 3/4" DRIVE RACHET WHEN THE SOCKET SLIPPED AND HIS ELBOW HIT THE FRAME OF THE MINER.

January 9, 1992 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Southern Illinois Mining Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS INSTALLING PERMANENT SUPPORT (ROOF BOLT) IN THE FACE OF NO. 13 ENTRY, NORTH ROOMS OFF 2ND EAST OFF NORTH MAINS WHEN A SLAB OF ROCK FELL AND HIT THE SAFETY CANOPY ON THE ROOF BOLTING MAC HINE, THEN THE ROCK HIT HIM ON HIS RIGHT ARM CAUSING SOFT TISSUE TRAUMA AND LARGE SUPERFICIAL ABRASIONS.

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