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1983–2026
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October 11, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graceco Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ USING 4 LB HAMMER TO KNOCK CONVEYOR LIND TOGETHER ON LOADER WHEN PIECE OF HAMMER BROKE OFF GOING INTO INJ LEFT UPPER ARM.

August 4, 1988 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graceco Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

I WAS KNOCKING OUT A SHAFT OUT OF THE LOADER CROLLER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL HIT ME ABOVE THE LEFT EYE.

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