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September 30, 1999 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Rich Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE LEANED OUT OF TRUCK DOOR TO PICK UP END OF HOSE ON A 6" WATER PUMP AND FELT SOMETHING POP.

June 29, 1994 TN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Rich Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REBUILDING WATE RPUMP (6") WHEN HE DROPPED THE IMPAILER ON HIS FINGER. RECEIVED 6 STITCHES AND BROKE HTE END OF HIS FINGER.

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