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January 4, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Rush Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS LOADING COAL FROM CHUTE WHEN A LARGE LUMPE OF COAL STRUCK HIS FINGER CAUSING A DEEP LACERATION OF HIS FINGER.

September 12, 1989 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Rush Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WORKING IN A LOW CLEARANCE AREA. EMPLOYEE STRUCK TOP OF HIS HEAD ON BEAM WHICH SNAPPED HIS NECK BACK. WHICH CAUSED SEVERE PAIN IN HI NECK AND SHOULDERS AWING WITH NUMBNESS IN HIS LEFT ARM AND FINGERS.

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