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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 10, 1989 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator MACHINERY

C & W Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATOR WAS CUTTING A PLACE, AND HAD REAR OF CUTTER AGAINST RIB AND VIBRATION CAUSED LOOSE RIB COAL TO HIT HIM ON SIDE.

October 31, 1988 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE

C & W Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SCOOPING COAL AND RIB COAL AND ROCK FELL HITTING HIM.

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