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1983–2026
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January 3, 1985 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Leckie Smokeless Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON ROTARY SPEED REDUCER WITH A WRENCH WHEN HE FELT PULL IN LOWER BACK.

June 2, 1983 WV · Coal master electrician HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Leckie Smokeless Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

SUPERVISOR EMP WAS BREAKING AN OVERSIZE PIECE OF ROCK WITH SLEDGEHAMMER HE LOST HIS GRIP ON THE HAMMER AND STRUCK THE MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND AGAINST A RAIL

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