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1983–2026
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July 7, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
N A L R Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING INOPERABLE DOZER, UNHOOKING CABLE, THE CABLE HAD KICKED WHEN THE CABLE WAS UNHOOKED THE TWIST IN THE CABLE CAUSED THE VICTIM TO BE SLAPPED IN THE FACE BELOW THE EYE APPROX. 1 1/2" THE CUT WAS APPROX. 1/2" IN LENGTH AND 1/8" DEEP EXAMING PHYSICIAN SAID NOT SERIOUS AT ALL.

October 11, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
N A L R Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS REMOVING FUEL PUMP FROM KOMATSU WA700 LOADER. HAND WA BETWEEN FRAME & PUMP. FUEL PUMP FELL ON RIGHT HAND HITTING MIDDLE FINGER.

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