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January 3, 1998 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Matt Mining Company Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO REPLACE A PIN FOR A TRACK LINK ON A 400 KOMATSU EXCAVATOR. WHILE STRIKING THE PIN WITH THE SLEDGE HAMMER, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL FROM THE PIN STRUCK THE EE IN HIS LEFT HAND. THE METAL SLIVER WAS REMOVED & HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR.

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