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1983–2026
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November 27, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingwood Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE DROPPED CRIBBING BLOCK ON LEFT FOOT. BLOCK HIT BEHIND HARDTOE.

April 17, 1989 WV · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingwood Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING COAL CARS. HE TIGHTENED THE BRAKE AND SWUNG FROM BRAKE TO LADDER. SPRAINED BACK.

July 30, 1987 WV · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingwood Mining Company · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS HELPING3REPLACE ROOL ON BELTLINE AT LOADOUT WHEN PIECE OF STEEL CHIPPED OFF AND HIT EYELID THUS CUTTING EYELID

September 24, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingwood Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING BELT CLAMPS WHEN CLAMPS LET LOOSE IT FELL ON HAND BREAKING END OF RING FINGER

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