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1983–2026
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June 13, 1988 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wild Turkey Enterprises Inc · Struck against stationary object

LEFT HAND BRUISED WHILE HANDLING ROCK AT BELT LOADING POINT NO BROKEN BONES OR DISLOCATIONS NO STITCHES REQUIRED

December 30, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wild Turkey Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A FOREIGN PARTI7LE OF DUST OR COAL UNDER THE EYE LID CAUSED AN ABRASION OF THE EYEBALL.

February 12, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wild Turkey Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANGING A3LINE CURTAIN IN THE FACE AREA, DIRT GOT INTO THE INJURED'S EYE SCRATCHING THE EYEBALL.THE INJURED WAS TREATED THE FOLLOWING DAY AT A CLINIC WHERE THE EYE WAS WSHED OUT AND A PATCH APPLIED T2 IT FOR ONE DAY.THE INJURED REPORTED NO COMPLICATIONS.

July 24, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M & C Mining Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE MANHANDLING POWER FEEDER WIRE THE INJ EXPERIENCED FOREIGN OBJECT IN LEFT EYE PROBABLY DIRT

July 18, 1984 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M & C Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ WAS WITH TWO COWORKERS CARRYING 4X8X16 WOODEN COLLAR WHEN HE EXPERIENCED SEVERE BACK PAIN INJ WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS EXAMINED AND RELEASED FOR BED REST AT HOME

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