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October 23, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

No 8 Limited Of Virginia · Struck by flying object

WAS ADJUSTING T2E ROLLERS ON THE BELTS OF THE TIPPLE. WHILE USING A HAMMER ON THE BELTS, A SLIVER FLEW OFF THE HAMMER AND WENT INTO HIS LEFT HAND.

September 14, 1987 KY · Coal coal sampler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

No 8 Limited Of Virginia · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CHANGING TH9 SCREENS INSIDE OF THE VIBRATOR ON THE TIPPLE AND THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF AND MASHED MY FINGER

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