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1983–2026
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January 8, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PLASTERING STOP1INGS AND SCRAPED FINGERS AND GOT STOPPIT IN THE SCRAPE AND CAUSED FINGERS TO GET INFECTED.

February 6, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJ WAS IAT SHO1 INSIDE MINE LOADING MOTOR INTO SUPPLY CAR AND THEY HAD HOISTED A MOTOR UP AND EYE BOLT BROKE LETTING MOTOR FALL CATCHING INJUREDS RT RING FINGER BETWEEN TWO MOTORS RESULTING I IN A FRACTURED 0INGER

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