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3,112
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1983–2026
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October 18, 1988 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amie Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAKING BELT SLICE, RED DEVIL CAUGHT THUMB IN RELEASE.

June 24, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amie Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS PUTING A SPROCKET BACK ON FEEDER WITH A HAMMER AND A PIECE OF METAL WENT BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND CUT HIS EYE.

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