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Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 21, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Heather Fuels Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE PUTTING B2LT IN ROOF CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN BOARD & WRENCH

January 15, 1987 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Heather Fuels Inc · Accident type, without injuries

X-CUT OF BELT H9ADING TO THE RIGHT FELL FROM INTERSECTION THRU X-CUT COVERING UP BOLT MACHINE.

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