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1983–2026
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April 14, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bituminous-Laurel Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING IN #3 ENTRY WHEN HE WAS STARTLED BY COAL POPPING OFF RIG. GOT KNEE CAUGHT BETWEEN SWING BOOM AND FRAME OF PINNER.

March 31, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bituminous-Laurel Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAWROCK STRUCK EE ON THE TOP OF THE LEFT HAND. THE LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.

February 21, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Bituminous-Laurel Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHICHPUSHED HIM ONTO THE REMOTE BOX FOR THE MINER. RESULTED IN TWO BROKEN RIBS.

January 20, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bituminous-Laurel Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STARTED STEEL IN TOP WHEN A SMALL PIECEOF DRAWROCK FLEW OFF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT CHEEK. THE LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.

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