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Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 23, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Canyon Coals Inc · Struck by flying object

WORKING ON 350 TRUCK- TAKING BELLY PAN OFF- HIT A PUNCH HE WAS USING WITH A HAMMER. PUNCH FLEW OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE AND ALSO BROKE HIS GLASSES.

April 17, 1992 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Muhlenberg Coals Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

SWINGING A SLEDGEHAMMER,STRAINED LOWER BACK.

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