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1983–2026
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May 13, 1987 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
C M & S Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE RUNS H9AVY EQUIPMENT-KNOT CAME ON LEFT WRIST.

February 24, 1987 KY · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
C M & S Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PI7KING SLATE AT TIPPLE.A ROCK FELL FROM THE LOADER AND HIT HIS LEFT LEG.EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED FOR ACUTE CRUSH INJURY.

December 26, 1986 KY · Coal coal strip operator POWERED HAULAGE
C M & S Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DR3VING ROCK TRUCK & PASSED ANOTHER ROCK TRUCK FROM WHICH SOMETHING FLEW OUT OF BED & HIT HIS EYE

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