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June 17, 1985 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harman Brothers Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO PLACE ROOF BOLT IN TOP WHEN THE BOLT BENT & CAUSED HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK.

March 27, 1985 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Brothers Coal Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING COAL FROM STAKER BELT & HE TURNED & HIT SLIP ROLLER & BROKE GLASSES. NO INJURY.

January 16, 1985 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Brothers Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HANGING A PIECE OF LINE CURTAIN AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT AROUND A ROOF BOLT HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD AND CUT A SMALL PLACE IN IT.

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