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1983–2026
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May 20, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jude Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HOLDING THE INSERT ON THE MINER RIPPERHEAD WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. ANOTHER MINER WAS ATTEMPTING TO KNOCK THE BIT OUT OF THE INSERT ON THE RIPPER HEAD. INJURED'S RIGHT HAND-RING FINGER WAS HIT BY THE HAMMER IN THE PROCESS.

January 16, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jude Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS PLASTERING A STOPPING. WHEN HE STOOD UP HIS LEFT KNEE DISCLOCATED.

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