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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 17, 1985 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

P G & H Inc · Struck against stationary object

I.NAME WAS TIGHTENING UP BOLTS ON MINER HEAD WITH A PIECE OF PIPE ON RACHET THE BELT BROKE AND HE INJURED RT KNEE

May 5, 1983 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

P G & H Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE DRILL HIS HOLE ON A SLANT AN WENT HE USE HIS WRENCH TO GET THE HOLE DEEPER. THE WRENCH SLIPPED AN HIT HIM ON THE LEFT WRIST.

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