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May 18, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

W G S Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WORKING ON SPEED REDUCER ON SCOOP WAS PRYING WITH THE STEEL BAR BAR CAME LOOSE ST RIKING HIM IN RIGHT HAND

June 26, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

New Horizons Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS IN #4 HEADING USING A SLATE PRY BAR TO PULL A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK. WHEN HE PULLED UP ON THE BAR HE FELT A BURNING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS CHEST.

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