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Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 19, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Tempest Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING WHEEL ON SCOOP. WHILE TRYING TO PRY WHEEL FROM SCOOP WITH A SLATE BAR, EMPLOYEE WAS HIT ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT WITH SLATE BAR.

April 1, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Tempest Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COUPLING CUTTER CHAIN TOGETHER, PIECE OF METAL HIT HIM IN RIGHT LEG.

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