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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 21, 1989 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Bright Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING BELT IN PREP PLANT WITH SHOVEL. INJURED BACK.

February 10, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Bright Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON CAOL TRUCK. TRUCK FELL OFF JACKS CATCHING RING FINGER AND LITTLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND BETWEEN SPRING HANGER AND TRUCK FRAME. BOTH FINGERS MASHED BROKEN AND BURSTED OPEN.

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