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1983–2026
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January 17, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Elk Lick Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT OF BETWEEN TWO PIN WHEN HE TIGHTNED UP THE ROOF BOLT IT MUST HAVE BROKE IT LOOSE FROM THE TOP AND IT FELL AND HIT DANNY HARPEN ON THE BACK OF THE NECK AND SHOULDE R.

December 21, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elk Lick Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS REPAIRING TRAM CHAIN ON MINER. HIT RING FINGER, RIGHT HAND, WITH HAMMER. FINGER WAS LACERATED T. FIRST JOINT.

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