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Years on record
1983–2026
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February 15, 1988 OK · Coal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alpine Construction Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS BREAKING BI7 OFF OF SUH USING SLEDGE HAMMER. HURT BACK SWINGING HAMMER.

October 5, 1987 OK · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alpine Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING CABLES3ON DRAGLINE GOT HIT WITH SLEDGE HAMMER BRUISED LEFT LEG

October 9, 1986 OK · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alpine Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAND CAUGHT ON 1IECE OF METAL WHILE PRYING ON TRUCK DOOR.

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