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February 2, 1989 TN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Lower Fork Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING SLATE BAR TO PRIE ON SCOOP BUCKET BAR SLIPPED EMPLOYEE STRUCK SCOOP BUCKETG WITH LEFT HAND & C UT RING FINGER & ALSO CUT MIDDLE FINGER & BROKE MIDDLE FINGER 4 STITCHES REQU REDK IN MIDDLE FINGER NO STITCHES IN RING FINGER

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