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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 28, 1994 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Kermit Butcher · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CO WORKER WAS BEATING A GRIZZLEY WITH A HAMMER WAS VERY LOUD & EARS BEGAN RINGING.

September 7, 1993 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Kermit Butcher · Struck by flying object

ROCK BECAME LODGED BETWEEN REAR TANDEM WHEELS ON HAUL TRUCK WHEN HE WAS TRYING TO FREE ROCK IT FLEW OUT AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT JAW.

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