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1983–2026
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May 2, 1994 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman ELECTRICAL
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE BREATHE EXCESS SMOKE & CHEMICAL FROM FIRE EXTINGUISHER WHILE PUTTING OUT FIRE FROM CABVLE ON BATTERY MANBUS RESULTING IN EMPLOYEE CHEST ARMS & HANDS HURTING

September 1, 1993 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING IN PANEL OF 12 CM MINER & GOT INTO POWER & WAS KNOCK BACK STRIKING LEFT SHOULDER, RESULTING IN BURN TO FINGER & FRACTURE TO SCAPULA.

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