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1983–2026
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May 2, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
R S Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING THROUGH A VENTILATION CURTAIN AND ON THE OTHER SIDE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A BROW CAUSING A NECK STRAIN.

October 31, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
R S Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS A PASSENGER ON RIGHT SIDE OF BOSS HOSS, INJURED WAS SITTING BESIDE ROOF STRAPS WHILE GOING AROUND A PARKED SHUTTLE CAR, THE STRAPS CAUGHT ON BUMPER OF SHUTTLE CAR, CAUSING THE STRAPS TO SLI DE AROUND AND CUT INJURED'S KNEE.

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