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1983–2026
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September 3, 1985 IL · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williamson Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SHEDGE HAMMER AND A BACK OUT HAMMER TO DRIVE OUT A PIN IN TOOTHBASE IN 10 YARD BUCKET HE MISSED THE B&O HAMMER WHEN HE SWUNG WITH THE SLEDGE, AND HE HIT HI FINGER INSTEAD. SMASHED THE INDEX FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

April 23, 1985 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williamson Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL IN PROCESS OF TIGHTENING DRAG DRUM BRAKE,HAD MUD ON SHOES WHEN HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO WRENCH HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM.HE FELL AND WRENCHED IT -HIS BACK.

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