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273,095
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1,202
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2000–2026
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October 24, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Docks Creek, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Lowering a barge wire in the barge. Piece of metal went through finger.

December 4, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Docks Creek, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLICED HIS HAND WHILE WORKING ON A SIZEABLE DYE AND NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION SO WE SENT HIM TO GET THE CUT CLEANED AND STITCHED UP. THEY CLEANED AND GLUED THE CUT AND SENT HIM HOME OK.

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