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1983–2026
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August 11, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
F-M Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing belt hangers and his glove got caught in the bit wrench and twisted his left hand. Broke his little finger on left hand.

May 2, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
F-M Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK AREA.

October 14, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
F-M Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 12" ROUND & 2" THICK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS AND HIT HIS FINGER AGAINST LEVER ON BOLT MACHINE. IT CUT THE END OF HIS INDEX FINGER AND HAD TO HAV E STITCHES.

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