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1983–2026
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October 1, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Opportunity Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

LARGE STEEL ROD FELL ACROSS RIGHT SHOULDER DUE TO IMPROPER BRAKING OF COMPONENTS BEING WORKED ON.

May 17, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Opportunity Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OIL ON ROCK TRUCK RAISED UP UNDER TRUCK & CUT HEAD

March 16, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Opportunity Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS LIFTING DRAIN PIPE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT BEING HURT ON THE DATE HE SAID HE WAS INJURED.

December 29, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Opportunity Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

DISMOUNTING LADDER ON 201 SHOVEL, DEEP LACERATION TO LEFT 5 FINGER.

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