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1983–2026
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April 22, 1998 VA · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bald Eagle Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

THE MEN WERE DRIVING A BEARING ON A BELT ROLLER SHAFT WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF GOING INTO EE'S EYE WHO WAS STANDING 2' TO 4' AWAY.

December 18, 1997 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bald Eagle Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

A PIECE OF PLASTIC OFF A BACK-UP BEEPER BROKE & WENT INTO HIS EYE. WAS NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL DEC 22, 1997.

November 7, 1990 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bald Eagle Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLED ON BELT CUTTER HURTING HIS LOWER BACK.

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