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September 29, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Lowlands Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PUNCH TO DRIVE A BEARING ONTO A GATHER ARM. THE END OF THE PUNCH SHATTERED AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFT LEG WITH A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE PUNCH.

June 9, 1989 WV · Coal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Lowlands Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TIGHTEN A LOOSE BOLT ON POWER HEAD. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF BOLT. THE EMPLOYEE HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON A PIECE OF METAL.

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