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1983–2026
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August 1, 1996 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Arc Energies Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING 10SC SHUTTLE CAR WHEN CAR LEFT RIB KNOCKING COAL DUST OFF RIB UNDERNEATH TIRE WHICH FLUNG DUST INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYE.

October 10, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Arc Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLE DOUT OF SHUTTLE CAR AND CUAGHT HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF.

April 11, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Arc Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS RIDING IN MANTRIP ON TRACKWAY. HE RAISED FOOT UP TO KEEP CURTAIN FROM HITTING HIM IN THE FACE. HIS FOOT BECAME FOULED IN CURTAIN & HYPEREXTENED KNEE & BROKE BONE IN KNEE.

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