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1983–2026
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June 8, 1990 AL · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Russell Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL SPLICING CONVEYOR BELT.DROPPED THE SPLICING TOOL ON RIGHT FOOT.TOOL HIT BIG TOE BEHIND STEEL CAP ON HIS SHOE.

September 11, 1988 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Russell Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING FOOD WITH POCKET KNIFE WHILE ON LUNCH BREAK. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT THUMB.

May 29, 1986 AL · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Russell Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BR9AKING A ROCK WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER HE HIT THE ROCK A GLANCING BLOW CAUSING THE HAMMER TO HIT HIM IN THE LEG

March 24, 1986 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Russell Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL TAKING BEL5Y PAN OFF DOZER.AFTER REMOVING BOLTS PAN WAS STUCK.EMPL HIT PAN WITH HAMMER CAUSING IT TO FALL ON HIS LEG.

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