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1983–2026
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June 27, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Serendipity Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLT MACHINE OPERATOR WAS BOLTING AT RS WAS IN PLACE BOLT WAS SET ROCK BROKE OFF AT EDGE OF ATRS STRIKING OPERATOR

June 7, 1995 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Serendipity Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEERING ARM CAUGHT ROOF BOLT JERKED STEERING WHEEL OUT OF HAND-BACK LASH WRENCHED BACK-BRUISED BACK OF RIGHT HAND.

October 31, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rough Hill Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SCOOP HIT BOLT PLATE AND MINER CAUGHT HIS ARM ON PLATE

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