HE WAS SHARPENING A HYD. CHAIN SAW ON THE 002 PILLAR SECTION WHEN THE FILE SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND CAUSING HIS HAND TO HIT THE BLADE OF THE SAW- CHIPPING TO MIDDLE FINGER KNUCKLE OF HIS RIGHT HA ND.
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January 13, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blackfoot Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
December 13, 1988
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blackfoot Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS HELPING THE SECTION MAINTANCE MEN TIGHTEN BOLTS ON THE HEAD ON THE 265 MINER WHEN THE COMPLAINED ABOUT PAINS IN THE UUPPER CHEST.
October 31, 1988
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blackfoot Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
I.NAME BUSTING ROCK AT TAILPIECE FEEDER WHEN SOMETHING IN RIGHT ARM PULLED.
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