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Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 8, 1985 OH · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler FIRE

Gex Hardy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE OILING ON DRAGLINE MACHINE, FIRE STARTED AROUND THE CENTER PIN AND I WAS OVERCOME BY SMOKE TRYING TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.

November 30, 1983 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE

Gex Hardy Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE SHAKING THE SHAKER ON THE COAL FURNACE IN THE TIPPLE, THE HOT COALS IN THE FURNACE IGNITED AND EXPLODED IN HIS FACE.

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