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Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 5, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Mon-Go Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLING- THREW DRILL STEEL BACK INTO TROUGH. STEEL BOUNCED BACK CAUGHT THUMB BETWEEN STEEL AND MAST, CRUSHING THUMB.

August 17, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Miami Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CARRING A BOOM JACK TO THE MINER TO REPLACE A JACK THAT WAS LEAKING OIL. HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PREFORMING THIS TASK.

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