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November 10, 1993 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wolverine Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN A BOLT BY STRIKING AN ALLEN WRENCH WITH A HAMMER. ALLEN WRENCH FLEW LOOSE STRIKING HIM IN LEFT EYE.

February 18, 1993 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wolverine Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS HELPING HIS CREW MAKE A BELT MOVE HE WAS USING A SET OF COME-A-LONGS TO PULL THE BELT TOGETHER. HE APPARENTLY SPRAINED OR STRAIN-ED HIS LOWER BACK.

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