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1983–2026
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December 27, 1994 TN · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kellys Creek Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PULLING ROCK WITH A ROCK BAR AND HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

July 22, 1991 TN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kellys Creek Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS MOVING A ROCK, WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HIT HIM ON THE HAND WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER.

January 27, 1989 TN · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kellys Creek Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS CHANGING BATTERIES ON 270 S&S TRACTOR WHEN THE BATTERY LIFT BAR HUNG ON THE SIDE OF A BATTERY CASE. HE WAS TRYING TO UNHANG IT WHEN IT FELL AND MASHED HIS FINGER.

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