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1983–2026
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September 25, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Delcoal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK & COAL FELL FROM RIB, STRIKING HIM ON THE RT. SHOULDER.

July 10, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Delcoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PUTTING UP 8 FT ROOF BOLTS IN 30" OF COAL WHILE B ENDING ROOF BOLTS STRAINED BACK

March 15, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Delcoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS DRILLING HOLE IN ROOF WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN HEAD OF ROOF BOLTER AND MINE ROOF.

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