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July 27, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

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

HE WAS OPERATING A RED DEVIL WHEN TIGHTENING A BELT WHEN IT FAILED TO LOCK INTO PLACE LETTING THE HANDLE SPRING BACK AND THE HANDLE STRUCK HIM ON THE CHIN.

July 17, 1989 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

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

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON MINER TRAM CHAIN WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL CHIPPED OFF AND WENT INTO EMPLOYEES LEFT ARM.

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