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July 11, 1996 WV · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Benefactors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLOSING DOOR ON RAIL ROAD CARS WITH A BAR. BAR SLIPPED AND IT STRAINED HIS BACK.

August 8, 1995 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Benefactors Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING HAMMER AND CHISEL WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FLEW BACK AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE LEG.

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