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1983–2026
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November 1, 1984 MO · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Nemo Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMP WAS CUTTING DOWN THROUGH CENTER PIN BUSHING USING A COPPER COATED CARBON ROD WHEN CUTTING THROUGH BUSHING FUMES WERE INHALED FROM THE ASBESTOS MATERIALS SMOLDERING

April 21, 1984 MO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nemo Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH CUTTING OFF BUCKET EDGES. WHEN HE CUT THE LAST BOLT EDGE FELL ON FOOT.

November 27, 1983 MO · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Nemo Coal Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMP WAS OPERATING AN AIR-ARC AND AFTER HE WENT HOME HE BECAME ILL. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE ILLNESS WAS DUE TO THE FUMES FROM THE AIR-ARC

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