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3,111
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1983–2026
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October 19, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Pehem Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS DRILLING HOLE IN MINE FLOOR WITH HYD. HAND DRILL AND DRILL HUNG UP IN HOLE CAUSING DRILL HANDLE TO SPIN AROUND AND STRIKE INJURED IN RIGHT HAND.

February 16, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pehem Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS INSTALLING 42" ROOF BOLT AND STATED HE CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN POT OF ROOFBOLTER AND TOP OR PIN, AND THAT HE WASN'T SURE.

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