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1983–2026
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October 8, 1997 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sugar Camp Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DID NOT THINK MUCH ABOUT IT. HAND SWELDED UP AND WENT TO HOSPTIAL ON 10-15-97. THEY PUT HIM IN HOSPITAL FOR INFECTION IN HAND.

January 21, 1997 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sugar Camp Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

2 EMPLOYEE ROLLING A LARGE ROCK AWAY FROM CATWALK. ROCL SLIPPED BREAKING LEFT THUMB. NOTE: DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 2-5-97.

April 11, 1992 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sugar Camp Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT A COAL BUILDUP IN A CENTRIFUGAL DRYER AND CUT FINGER ON A SHARP METAL EDGE.

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