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1983–2026
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December 1, 1992 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M P & M Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

THEY WERE MAKING A BELT SPLCE AND WHEN FINISHED WERE LETTING BELTING TENSION OFF WHEN THE HOOK ON THE BELT COME-A-LONG CAME LOOSE HITTING INJURED ON THE LEFT CHEEK CUTTING HIM ABOUT 3/4" LONG.

May 15, 1991 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M P & M Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING BELT TOGETHER BAR SLIPPED OFF HOIST HITTING I NAME IN RIB

January 24, 1991 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M P & M Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON MINER, HIT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER WITH HAMMER WORKING ON A CAT PAD.

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