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January 16, 1985 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Brook Mining Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HELPING SPLICE BELT ON SURFACE AND WHILE USING A HAND HOIST TO PULL BELT BACK TOGETHER THE HANDLE OF THE HOIST FLEW BACK STRIKING INJUREDS FOREHEAD

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