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June 19, 1986 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

King Knob Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS REMO5ING DRIVESHAFT FROM EUCULID R50 TRUCK.THE SOCKET SLIPPED OFF AND STRUCK I NAME IN THE FACE.HE SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE AND 8 STITCHES IN HIS LIP.MISSED FRI.(6-20-86)ONLY.

April 10, 1986 WV · Coal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

King Knob Coal Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING SMALL S5PLING WITH PENKNIFE CUT RIGHT HAND ON INSIDE OF THUMB.

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