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739,207
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Years on record
1983–2026
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October 13, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M A E-West Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS TRYING TO UNSTOP 3" WATERLINE BY HAMMERING WITH 3' PIECE OF PIPE STRUCK HAND ON BEAM BESIDE WATERLINE.

September 6, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M A E-West Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS REMOVING PULLEY FROM MOTOR WHEN HANDLE OF HAMMER BROKE HITTING INJURED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD.

October 5, 1988 WV · Coal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M A E-West Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WA CUTTING BUSTED TORCH HOSE. KNIFE SLIPPED OFF AND CUT HIS FINGER.

December 4, 1986 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M A E-West Inc · Struck by falling object

LIFTING DIESTER3C.C. SCREEN TO CHANGE SPRING USED 11/2 " CHAIN HOIST AND 1/2" WIRE SLING OR CHOKER SLING WAS PUT AROUND SUPPORT BEAM ABOVE UNIT TO LIFT WITH CUTTING SLING ON EDGES OF BEAM WITH THE WEIGHT OF U3IT.

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