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June 22, 2012 VA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corporation · Struck by flying object

Two ee's were reattaching the bucket on a Gradall. They were attempting to remove the pin from the Gradall arm. The injured ee was holding the handle of the pin hammer while the other ee was striking it with a sledge hammer. Both hammers were hardened steel. A sharp steel fragment broke loose upon impact and entered the injured ee's arm midway between the wrist and elbow.

April 21, 2005 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

I-Beam was lifted and employee was cleaning dirt off of it. The lifting clamp slipped off and I-beam fell, striking employee on foot.

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