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July 20, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allegheny Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS POUNDING A BEARING OFF AND THE BRASS SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS LEFT THUMB WITH A HAMMER.

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