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September 23, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Straight Fork Mining Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

SUBJECT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DISLODGING ROOF BOLTER STEEL FROM MINE ROOF WHEN HIS FINGER CAME IN CONTACT WITH ROTATING STEEL, CUTTING HIM.

March 21, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Straight Fork Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP BOLTS WHEN HIS FINGER GOT CAUGHT.

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