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May 14, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stollings Trucking Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

While striking a pin in chain with hammer, a piece of metal flew off, striking him in the leg.

June 15, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stollings Trucking Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

While swinging a hammer, hammer flew off of handle, hitting him in mouth breaking two bottom teeth.

November 25, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stollings Trucking Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

TAKING TRANSMISSION OUT OF HOUSING WITH SLATE BAR. PULLED MUSCLE IN GROIN AREA.

September 26, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stollings Trucking Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

WELDING BALL SOCKET ON D11 DOZER USING 3/8" CHAIN & RED DEVIL. HELPER UNHOOKED CHAIN & DID NOT TELL EE. EE PULLED CHAIN CAUSING RED DEVIL TO FALL & HIT HIM ON FOREHEAD.

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