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October 3, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Level Land Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

STRIKING NUT WITH HAMMER AND A PIECE OF FLY METAL CAME OFF OF THE NUT AND STRUCK HIM IN THE UPPER RIGHT LEG.

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