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3,112
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1983–2026
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September 21, 1984 KY · Coal driller operator POWERED HAULAGE
Anita Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PERSONNEL CARRIER PASSING THROUGH CURTAIN AND CAUGHT HIS FOOT BETWEEN CARRIER AND DRILL.

August 30, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Anita Coal Company · Struck by flying object

VICTIM WAS WORKING ON ROOF BOLTER, USING A WRENCH. HELPER ACCIDENTLY HIT A LEVER ON THE MACHINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO MOVE, SLINGING THE WRENCH OFF AND STRIKING VICTIM ON JAW.

January 24, 1984 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anita Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COAL SPILLED AT FRONT END OF TAIL PIECE. TWISTED BACK WHILE SHOVELING COAL FROM TAILPIECE.

October 14, 1983 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Anita Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STEEP GRADE ON MINE FLOOR

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