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January 4, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Shamrock Fuel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING A RAILCAR DOOR WITH A SLATE BAR WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PAIN IN HIS BACK.

July 10, 1993 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Shamrock Fuel Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS ALIGNING HOLES BETWEEN TWO SHEETS OF METAL AND WHILE USING CHIPPING HAMMER, A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF AND LODGED IN EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND.

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