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July 16, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kescoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PICKING 9OCK OFF AS BELT A SMALL PIECE OF COAL HIT HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

July 12, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kescoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BUILDING A BRATTICE WHEN HE SPRAIN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 16, 1985 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kescoal Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS BUILDING A BRATTIS OBIT OF 6X8X16 IN CONCRETE BLOCK WHEN ONE FELL ABOUT 24" AND HITTING HIS LEFT HAND AGAINST MINE FLOOR.BREAKING HIS INDEX FINGER.

June 8, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kescoal Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS INSTALLING A JACK ON A CUTTING MACHINE HEAD WHEN THE BLOCK WHICH USED TO BLOCK THE HEAD UP ROLLED OUT LETTING THE HEAD OF THE CUTTING FALL CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT EAR.

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