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October 16, 1991 KY · Coal POWERED HAULAGE

Knott County Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS LOADING A BUNDLE OF BANDED ROOF BOLTS ONTO A RAIL SUPPLY CAR ON THE OUTSIDE OF MINE. WHILE LIFTING BUNDLE WITH ENDLOADER, A SKID BAND FLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER BAND AND STRUCK INJURED IN LEFT HAND. WITNESS WAS OPERATING LOADER. INJURY REQUIRED SIX SUTURES.

March 6, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE

Knott County Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WIRE HANGING FROM ROOF BOLT PLATE STRUCK LEFT EYE WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS OEPRATING SCOOP.

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