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January 6, 1998 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Stoney Gap Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING CHANNEL LOCKS TO LOOSEN HYDRAULIC HOSE END. WHEN FITTING LOOSENED,RIGHT HAND STRUCK PIECE OF SHARP METAL ON SIDE OF SHUTTLE CAR. METAL CUT GASH ALONG RIGHT LITTLE FINGER. RE QUIRED 15 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

December 15, 1997 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Stoney Gap Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE HOLDING CABLE SPLICING ANVIL, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USING HAMMER TO HIT ANVIL. PIECE OF METAL FROM ANVIL CHIPPED OFF AND IMBEDDED IN RIGHT THUMB JOINT.

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