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1983–2026
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January 22, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
J & L Mining Company Inc · Struck by powered moving object

INJURED THE MINER HELPER WAS STRUCK BY THE OFF STD. SHUTTLE CAR WHEN IT RETURNED TO THE MINER. INJURED'S LEFT ANKLE WAS FRACTURED.

October 2, 1992 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
J & L Mining Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS LOSING THE BRAKE LINE ON THE SCOOP WHEN IT CAME LOOSE IT SPRAYED BRAKE FLUID IN HIS FACE.

May 14, 1992 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
J & L Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SHUTTLE CAR CAUGHT THE WATER LINE WHEN IT PASSED UNDER IT AND PULLED IT DOWN STRIKING HIM ACROSS THE BACK.

April 3, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
J & L Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

SCOOP WAS CROSSING UNEVEN SECTION FO BOTTOM & THREW OPERATOR INTO TOP. STRAINED MUSCLES IN NECK & LEFT SHOULDER.

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