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1983–2026
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February 3, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Misty K Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS OPERATING SCOOP WHILE OUT OF SEAT NOT IN OPERATIONING POSITION SO AS TO CONTROL THE SCOOP PROPERLY THE OPERATOR WAS OFF SCOOP & ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE THE SCOOP FROM OUTSIDE

March 9, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Misty K Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

OPERATOR HIT HEAD ON TOP WHILE TRAMMING SCOOP. COAL HEIGHT- 31". SCOOP APP RAN OVER A BLOCK OF COAL OR A PIECE OF ROCK.

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