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Years on record: 1983–2026
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November 2, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Resources Development Corp · Struck by flying object

I.NAME WAS USING A SET OF COME-A-LONGS TO TIGHTEN BELT ON THE OUTSIDE OF MINE WHEN THEY SLIPPED AND THE HANDLE FLEW BACK AND HIT HIM ON HISLEFT ARM (WRIST).

September 18, 1984 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Coal Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MAKING SPLICE ON SC CABLE WAS CRIMPING STAK-ON WITH HAMMER TYPE CRIMPER.WHEN CHIP WAS KNOCKED OFF STRIKING INJ ON LEFT HAND EMBEDDING ITS SELF IN LEFT HAND.

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