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December 28, 1991 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Laurel Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED MAN WAS RELEASING WEIGHT OFF A LIFTING JACK WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE BAR ALLOWING THE BAR TO STRIKE HIM IN THE MOUTH.

August 1, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Laurel Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRING S/C CABLE AND CUT MIDDLE RIGHT FINGER.

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