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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Mathias Jack R

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March 14, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Metco Mining Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING WITH TORCH PIECE OF METAL CAME UP AND HIT VICTIM IN THE EYE.

August 16, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Golden State Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

VICTIAM WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN ATRS HEADED OFF PRESSURE AND CAME DOWN ON VICTIAMSFOOT.

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