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February 27, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED RECEIVED LACE4RATIONS AROUND EYE DUE TO NOT USING A GUIDE WHILE REMOVING A PINSTEEL FROM TOP. A PINWRENCH SLIPPED AND HIT HIS EYE.

February 11, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE MAKING A BELT SPLICE.

February 5, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED CUT FINGER WHILE MAKING BELT SPLICE.

January 2, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

PIECE OF METAL BOUNCED OFF CONCRETE AND STRUCK LEFT EYE OF INJURED WHILE CUTTING METAL.

November 7, 1991 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE INJURED WAS TAKING FROZEN IMPELLER NUT OFF A PUMP SHAFT A PIECE OF THE HAMMERHEAD BROKE OFF AND BROKE THE INJREDS EYE GLASS LENSES.

October 14, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INJURED EE WAS RECOVERING BELT STRUCTURE, A WRENCH SLIPPED, INJURYING RIGHT HAND.

December 14, 1990 WV · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING PIECE OF 1/2"X4" RUBBER SKIRT KNIFE WENT THROUGH RUBBER TO FINGER.

May 21, 1990 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING WATER LINE, WHICH WAS LAYING ON LEG. BELT KNIFE SLIPPED, STABBING SELF IN LEG.

November 6, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING BELT CLAMP ON BELT TOMAKE SPLICE, CLAMP SHUT TOGETHER, MASHING RING (RT.) FINGER.

August 11, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

WAS STRIKING A HAMMER WITH A HAMMER TYRING TO GET SPINDLE OUT OF SPLICE WHEN PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF OF HAMMER AND STRUCK ARM.

November 2, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS USING WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS IN MOTOR BASE ON DRIVE BELTS, AND FELT SUDDEN PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER.

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