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October 14, 1996 UT · Coal timberman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Soldier Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS HOLDING A TIMBER WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A WEDGE OVER A CAP PIECE. THE AX DEFLECTED OFF THE WEDGE AND STRUCK THE VICTIM ON THE CHEEK.

May 2, 1995 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Soldier Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

USING A COM-A-LONG TO LIFT A FEEDER BREAKER SPROCKET WHEN THE SPROCKET KICKED LOOSE & STRUCK HIS FINGER

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