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1983–2026
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May 14, 1992 KY · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Canyon Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS ON DRILL,TURNED TO LOOK BEHIND,RE-INJURED BACK.FIRST INJURY 12-12-91.

October 2, 1991 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Canyon Coals Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL WAS FUELING TRUCK & PUMP BLEW SMALL PIECE OF RUST INTO EYE. HIS VISION WAS NOT DAMANGED BUT HE DID HAVE TO GO TO EMERGENCY ROOM. RUST WAS REMOVED WITH NO DAMAGE TO EYE.

August 20, 1991 KY · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Canyon Coals Inc · Struck by flying object

DRILL OPERATOR WAS DRILLING & PIECE OF DIRT WAS BLOWN INTO EYE. HE HAD OPENED OPERATORS DOOR WHEN ACCIDENT HAPPENED. HE RETURNED TO WORK NEXT AFTERNOON. I WAS VERY MINOR ACCIDENT.

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