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1983–2026
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August 14, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL PUTTING CONVEYOR FLIGHT IN MINER.HOLDING BAR AGAINST FLIGHT WHILE OTHER WAS KNOCKING PIN IN FLIGHT TO COUPLE IT TOGETHER.PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF EDGE OF HAMMER HITTING EMPL ABOVE LEFT EYE .EMPL FINISHED SHIFT.INJ EMPL WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

January 31, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING REPAIR TRAM CHAIN ON EIMCO BOLTER IN #7 ENTRY, WHEN A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF HITTING HIM ON THE ARM.

July 20, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southeast Leasing Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL STATED HE WAS PLASTERING STOPPING ON MR ED MAINS FIBER BOND GOT ON SKIN.

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