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May 31, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Allied Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SIDE OF RIBS.

March 8, 1984 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allied Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS SHOVELING COAL FROM UNDERNEATH THE BELT LINE

February 1, 1984 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Allied Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR NEAR THE 2 HEADING WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL OFF THE CAR HITTING HIS LEFT ARM AND HAND

September 9, 1983 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Allied Coals Inc · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A LEE NORSE DOUBLEHEAD ROOF BOLTER WORKING ON OFFSIDE OF MACHINE BOLTING RIGHT BREAK

June 9, 1983 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Allied Coals Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #5 FACEW INTERSECTION BETWEEN #5 & #4 & INTERSECTION BETWEEN #4 & #3 ENTRIES ON 004 SECTION--A SECTION.

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