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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 13, 1984 OK · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Westhoff Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONING A 55 GALLON BARREL OF OIL WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

November 14, 1983 OK · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Westhoff Inc · Struck by flying object

ATTEMPTING REMOVE BEARING FROM DRAGLINE FOR REPAIR AND SLIVER OF METAL FLEW UP INTO EYE.

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