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December 26, 1990 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Lower Horsepen Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ WORKING WITH COWORKER ON 2 SECTIONS OF METAL WELDED TO DUMP FEEDER.WELD WAS REMOVED WITH CUTTING TORCH EXCEPT SMALL SPOT WELD.COWORKER USING A CHISEL AND HAMMER TRYING TO FREE REMAINING WE LD STRUCK CHISEL WITH HAMMER CAUSING IT TO FLY. STRUCK INJ OVER LEFT EYE.

September 24, 1988 VA · Coal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Lower Horsepen Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

LIFTING FEEDER WITH LIFTING JACK AND SLATE BAR.JACK KICKED BACK CAUSING SLATE BAR TO STRIKE EMPL ACROSS MOUTH.

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