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1983–2026
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June 21, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Madison Branch Management Inc · Struck by flying object

EXTREMELY HOT OUTSIDE TEMP. EMPLOYEE TIRED.

October 20, 1993 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Madison Branch Management Inc · Struck against a moving object

DOZER BACKING OVER FILL AREA DIDN'T SEE LARGE ROCK WHICH FELL OFF ROCK & DOZER TRACK HIT ROCK JERKING BACK.

February 8, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Madison Branch Management Inc · Struck by flying object

MECHANIC CLEANING BRAKE PARTS WITH AIR HOSE. SOME DEBRIS GOT IN LEFT EYE.

March 13, 1988 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor MACHINERY
Ison Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM HIGHWALL & STRUCK OPERATOR ON RT WRIST

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