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January 30, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wampler Brothers Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PUTTING A PIN IN CUTTING MACHINE.HE WAS LINING UP HOLES WITH A PIECE OF PINNER STEEL.HE LINED UP HOLES AND WAS PECKING THE PIECE OF PINNER STEELBACK OUT WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL HIT H IM IN THE EYE.HE USED HIS SAFETY GLASSES PUTTINGTHE PIECE OF PINNER STEEL IN BUT TOOK THEM OFF .

February 23, 1985 KY · Coal headgate operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wampler Brothers Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT FINGER WITH POCKET KNIFE WHILE TRIMMING BELT DOCTOR PUT 4 STITCHES IN FINGER.

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