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1983–2026
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June 22, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Trace Fork Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED HAD HAND ON TOP OF SIDE BOARD ON A BELT FEEDER, THE SHUTTLE CAR WHILE DISCHARGING COAL, STRUCK THE SIDE BOARD CAUSING IT TO FLIP UP CATCHING THE EMPLOYEES FINGER BETWEEN THE ROOF AND T HE SIDE BOARD

March 23, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Trace Fork Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRILLING A HOLE FOR A ROOF BOLT THE PIECE OF DRILL STEEL BROKE AND CUT HIS RIGHT EAR

January 31, 1984 WV · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trace Fork Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING OUT OF THE DRIFT MOUTH WHEN HE SLIPPED & F ELL ON SOME ICE.

October 28, 1983 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trace Fork Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING DOWN THE ONE ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING THREE FT BY SIX FT BY 0 TO 14 INCHES THICK FELL OUT STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE WHILE HE WAS IN THE SCOOP.

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