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October 19, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rand Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PINNING TOP WHEN A 12IN.X12IN.X2IN.PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING INJURED ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER

September 14, 1988 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rand Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING ON BELT

September 2, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rand Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLDING MINER CABLE WITH FOOT AND CABLE TIGHTENED UP CAUSING KNEE TO TWIST

June 8, 1988 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Rand Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING BELT TOGETHER TO MAKE BELT SPLICE.

May 21, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Rand Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

MOVING WELDER WITH POWER ON IT- CABLE GROUNDED BLEW IN FRONT OF HIM.

May 18, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Rand Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CIRCUIT BREAKER BLEW UP WHILE SHOOTING ELECTRICAL CABLE AT CIRCUIT BREAKER.

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