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Years on record
1983–2026
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September 10, 1987 WV · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Johnstown Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DRIVING OUT 1IN TO DISCONNECT CONVEYOR FROM AUGER. WHEN PIN CAME OUT & STRUCK EE ON WRIST.

April 27, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CH5NGING CAPS ON 992C10453 LOADER BUCKET.WHILE DRIVING PINS FROM OLD CAPS WITH SLEDGE HAMMER,METAL CHIP FROM HAMMER STRUCK EMPLOYEE'S INSIDE LEFT KNEE.

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