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August 22, 1990 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stoney Ridge Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING STEEL PIN OUT OF CONVEYOR CHAIN WHEN PIECE OF STEEL STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT LEG.HE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 08-27-90 WHEN HE WAS TOLD THAT STEEL WAS IN HIS LEG.DOCTOR REM OVED STEEL AND EMPLOYEE WAS OFF WORK ON 08-27-90 AND RETURNED 08-28-90.

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