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June 7, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Hickory Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED DROPPED TRANSFER CASE ON 3RD FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

April 24, 1987 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Hickory Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING CABLE B9HIND SHOVEL TO ALIGN WITH REEL-PULLED RIGHT ARM.

October 8, 1986 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Hickory Coal Company · Struck by falling object

UNJ EMP WAS LOA8ING HOLES ON DRILL BENCH DIRT FELL OFF BOOM INTO RT EYE

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