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May 18, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J B Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

DRIVE SHAFT BROKE AND HIT THE FRAME CAUSING JAGGED METAL ON THE FRAME. WHEN WRENCH SLIPPED, HAND HIT JAGGED METAL, CAUSED INJURY TO TOP OF RT HAND.

February 14, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J B Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

TIRE COMPANY EMPLOYEE PROPPED TIRE AGAINST 75 TON WABCO ROCK TRUCK.WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CHAIN WRAPPED AROUND TIRE ONE SECTION OF CHAIN WAS STILL UNDERNEATH TIRE CAUSING TIRE TO SHIFT AND

September 6, 1989 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J B Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

TIGHTENING BOLTS WITH RATCHET AND SOCKET ON VALVE. COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HAND FINISHED SHIFT WENT TO DR NEXT AM. DR SAID EMP BROKEN BONE IN HAND

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