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October 21, 1996 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Great Knobs Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A CHISEL TO TAKE A BEARING OFF ROCK DUSTER, A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF CHISEL HITTING EE UNDER HIS LEFT EYE.

June 22, 1996 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Great Knobs Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK WHILE USING A SLATE BAR TO PUT MATT CHAIN BACK TOGETHER ON 14.5 MINER.

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