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August 16, 1999 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Catlin Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CUT A BOX OPEN WITH A BELT KNIFE THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEFT THUMB ON SIDE TO THE MIDDLE KNUCKLE

November 26, 1997 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Catlin Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS SPLICING BELT. WHILE CUTTING BELT WITH UTILITY KNIFE, KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING LACERATION TO RIGHT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE.

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