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273,193
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2000–2026
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November 2, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE THE EE WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE, THE DRILL STEEL CAME OUT OF THE HOLE AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT THUMB(LACERATION).

July 11, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Perry County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF MINE ROOF FELL FROM THE COAL RIB AND PENNED HIM AGAINST THE ROOF BOLTER. (STRAIN)

June 19, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Perry County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS A ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR INSTALLING A RESIN BOLT INTO THE DRILL HOLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

February 28, 2000 KY · Coal rock duster MACHINERY
Perry County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EE WAS ROCK DUSTING WHEN HIS HOSE GOT TANGLED IN SOME BELT STRUCTURE, HE JERKED THE HOSE AND INJURED HIS SHOULDER. THE EE WORKED UNTIL 3/8/00 WHEN HE FOUND OUT HIS SHOULDER WAS MORE SERIOU SLY INJURED. LOST TIME BEGAN ON 3/8/00.

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