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1983–2026
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July 24, 1990 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mc Clarty Construction & Equipment Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS WITH WRENCH ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF METAL. THE END OF EMPLOYEES MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND WAS MASHED.

June 28, 1988 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING TEETH ON THE LOADER BUCKET. HE WAS HITTING TOOTH WITH HAMMER AND A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF AND HIT EMPLOYEE'S LEFT ARM. THE METAL CUT ARM. IT REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

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