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October 4, 1985 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kendrick Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANG OUT A GREASE FITTING ON THE SECTION BELT TAIL ROLLER HIS WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

July 22, 1985 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kendrick Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS GET TING A KINK OUT OF WATER LINE GOING TO MINER WHEN KINK CAME OUT OF WATER LINE WATER LINE JUMPED UP HIT MAN IN MOUTH AND BROKE PARTIAL PLATE IN UPPER PART OF MOUTH

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