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July 11, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Day Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENDING BOLT SON ROOF DIRLL IN LOW COAL STARTED HAVING BACK PAINS.

May 11, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Day Star Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A 48IN RESIN BOLT IN 32IN HIGH & CUT HIS LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND IT WAS CUT WHILE PUSHING BOLT UP IN HOLE BETWEEN HEAD OF ROOF BOLTER & THE RO OF BOLT PLATE

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