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Years on record
1983–2026
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July 12, 1995 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Little Boyd Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WAS GREASING L160 LOADER BUCKET WHEN HE RAISED UP AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE LOADER BOOM, BRUISING HIS HEAD. HE WASN'T WEARING HIS HARD HAT AS REQUIRED.

April 27, 1992 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Little Boyd Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TURNING NUT ON JACK HAMMER WITH VISE GRIP TYPE PLIERS WHEN THEY SLIPPED OFF NUT AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD CAUSING SMALL CUT.

March 13, 1991 WV · Coal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Little Boyd Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT LEFT INDEX FINGER WITH POCKET KNIFE WHILE REPAIRING MAIN AIRLINE ON ROCK DRILL. CUT FINGER ABOUT 3 INCHES LONG. REQUIRED 16 STITCHES.

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