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1983–2026
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September 23, 1986 IL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williamson Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS STEPPIN1 OFF A MACHINE BACKHOE, AND HE T WISTED HIS LEFT KNEE

March 29, 1985 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williamson Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LETTING SUCTION HOSE DOWN,HANDLE SLIPPED FROM HAND STRUCK HIM ON LEFT WRIST.BROKE WATCH AND CUT AND BRUISED WRIST.

July 8, 1984 IL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williamson Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS LOWERING WINDOW IN BATHHOUSE THE WINDOW BROKE CUTTING PINKEY FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

December 21, 1983 IL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williamson Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MR RECTOR WAS PULLING HOSE FOR OUR #225 PUMP AND STRAINED HIS LEFT LEG

October 7, 1983 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williamson Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

REPLACING ENGINE ON #220 WATER PUMP -CAUGHT LEFT PINKY FINGER BETWEEN PUMP AND ENGINE CUTTING OF NAIL.

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