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Years on record
1983–2026
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May 16, 1985 MO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nemo Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A HARD BAR OF A DOZER THE BLOCK ON THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS THUMB

April 12, 1984 MO · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nemo Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS TIGHTENING NUTS ON BULLGEAR STRAINED INTERCOSTAL MUSCLE

July 29, 1983 MO · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nemo Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EMP WAS TAKING NUT OFF A HYDRAULIC RAM CHAIN WRENCH BROKE CAUSING EMP TO FALL OFF TRUCK

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