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February 7, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wilderness Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING ALONG A CONVERYOR BELT, THE SHOVEL KICKED BACK AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH

October 17, 1996 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wilderness Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A COMEALONG TO PULL A CONVEYOR BELT TOGETHER, THE CLAMP ON THE BELT SLIPPED CAUSING THE COMALONG HANDLE TO STRIKE EE ON HIS LEFT SIDE.

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