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September 25, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Lanham Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE HITACHI SHOVEL WITH A PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS. EE WAS USING THE CHANNEL LOCKS WHEN THEY SLIPPED AND HIT EE IN THE MOUTH, CAUSING THE INJURY. EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTI ON UNTIL 9-28-96.

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