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1983–2026
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January 31, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Linn Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS ON SOUTH MAINS SECTION #5 HEADING TIGHTENING BOLTS ON BOOM OF 12-CM-3 MINER WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

February 20, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Linn Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS AT STATION 24 ON SOUTH MAINS, #1 BELT LINE MAKING A SPLICE ON BELT. EE WAS IN PROCESS OF REMOVING BELT CLAMPS FROM BELT, WHEN EE CAUGHT HIS MIDDLE FINGER OF HIS RT. HAND BETWEEN CLQAMPS , CAUSING EE TO SMASH HIS FINGERS, TEARING FINGERNAIL ON TIP OF FINGER.

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