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3,112
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1983–2026
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July 13, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thacker Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME WAS LOADING ROOFBOLTER SUPPLIES AT SUPPLY HOLE. HE LIFTED A BOX OF GLUE & SAID THERE WAS SOMETHING POPPED IN HIS BACK.

June 12, 1984 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Thacker Energy Corp · Contact with electrical current

HE WAS CHECKING THE POWER AT THE POWER BOX INSIDE AND TOUCHED HIS WATCH AGAINST A HOT LEAD AND SPARKS OVER BURNING HIS HANDS

August 31, 1983 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thacker Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SPICING TELEPHONE WIRE CUT HIS LEFT THUMB WITH POCKET KNIFE.

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