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November 26, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

L & E Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

INLOADER WAS TO4ING SCOOP UPHILL ON THE ROAD TO MINES AND THE CHAIN BROKE STRIKING MAN ON THE HAND CUTTING A DEEP CUT ON TOP OF HIS WRIST

July 26, 1985 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE

L & E Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A PIECE OF COAL STRUCK MOTORMAN IN THE EYE, OFF THE BOOM OF LOADER.

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