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1983–2026
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September 27, 1999 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE INJURED WAS DRIVING A 10 SC SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY WHICH BOUNCED HIM UP AND HE CAME DOWN ON THE EDGE OF HIS.

September 29, 1989 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
S & L Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WATCHING THE BELT. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE A TOOL BOX OFF THE BELT, WHEN A BELT SPLICE CAUGHT HIS HAND AND PUSHED UP AGAINST THE PORTAL.

April 20, 1989 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Lucky Star Coal Company Inc · Struck by powered moving object

MINER CROSSING UNDER 2 MOVING BRIDGE CONVEYOR WHEN IT CAME ACROSS 2 LOW PLACE IN BOTTOM IT HIT MINERS ARM AT ELBOW FORCING ARM TO BREAK AT WRIST.

June 17, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Lucky Star Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 CLEANING LOOSE COAL FROM UNDER BEIGE DOLLY AND INADORRTANTLY LEFT HIS HAND ON THE DOLLY RAIL. THE DOLLY MOVED AND CAUGHT THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND CUT OFF HIS LEFT-LITTLE FINGER.

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