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August 3, 1993 KY · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator MACHINERY
Future Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

OPERATOR OF TRACTOR WAS TRAMMING THRU MINE. RAISED BODY IN CONTACT WITH MINE ROOF CAUSING HIM TO BE PULLED FROM DECK OF TRACTOR IN TO THE DRAG PAN THAT HAULS COAL, SUPPLY OR MEN.

February 19, 1983 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
T & L Coal Corp · Flash burns (electric)

DISCONNECT SWITCH FOR STACKER BELT ARCED WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING POWER IN FOR STACKER BELT DRIVE. DOOR WAS OPEN ON SWITCH BOX.

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