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1983–2026
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November 1, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM HAD HIS BACK TO THE BOLT MACHINE. THE HELPER TRAMMED THE MACHINE FORWARD HITTING VICTIM ON SIDE OF HEAD KNOCKING HIM DOWN THE RESULT OF THE REQUIRED VICTIM HAVING LACERATION TO THE SID E OF HEAD, BEHIND HIS EAR REQUIRING 6-8 SUTURE. THIS DID NOT RESULT IN PERMANET INJURY. VICTIM HAS RETURN TO FULL DUTY.

October 6, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS SHOVELING AT TAILPIECE ON SECTION. HE TOSSED A BUCKET OF PLASTER INTO SHOVEL. THE IMPACT OF THIS CAUSED HANDLE OFSHOVEL TO COME UP HITTING VICTIM IN THE MOUTH. THIS RESULTED IN A CUT ON TONGUE OF VICTIM, REQUIRING 3 STITCHES. NO PERMANENT DISABILITY.

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