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Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 25, 1984 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Big Oak Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 130X20X8 AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4I IN ROOF BOLTS THERE WAS A STREAK OF COAL APP 6 FT UP

July 6, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Big Oak Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAIN TO LOWER BACK WHILE SETTING PUMP

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