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1983–2026
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March 15, 1989 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Goldens Creek Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BROKEN LATCH PIN WAS TRYING TO BE PULLED MANUALLY WHEN THE PAN CONVEYOR LEVER WAS HIT BY MISTAKE CAUSING THE INJURED TO BE KNOCKED DOWN BY THE PAN CONVEYOR CHAIN

October 29, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hole Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS CARRYING3ROCK WITH AN 850 CASE TRACK LOADER TO FILL DRAINAGE DITCH IN HOLLOW FILL. I.NAMES BACK IS BROKE & PERMANENT DISABILITY WAS CAUSED BY THE ACCIDENT. HE HAS LOST USE OF HIS LEGS.

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