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March 7, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rawl Sales & Processing Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was using a sleever bar to line up a bolt hole for a brace in a truss that was set on the ground. While attempting to put a bolt in the other end, standing on a clip about 26" off the ground, his foot slipped causing him to fall against the sleever bar.

March 23, 2004 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rawl Sales & Processing Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INSTALLING SUPPORT BEAM - SWINGING SLEDGE HAMMER TO INSTALL BEAM, HAMMER CAUGHT, SMASHING POINTING FINGER AND TWISTING KNEE.

August 2, 2002 WV · Coal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rawl Sales & Processing Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TRIM A TORN MUD FLAP WITH A POCKET KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT AN INCISION ACROSS ALL FOUR FINGERS ON THE LEFT HAND. ALL FOUR FINGERS REQUIRED STITCHES.

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