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October 25, 1985 VA · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
S A B Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAND HELD GRIND9R KICKED BACK WHILE GRINDING ON SCOOP AND CUT THE LEFT KNEE OF THE INJURED EMPLOYEE.

August 1, 1985 VA · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
S A B Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A LARGE ROCK DISLODGED FROM BETWEEN THE SAFETY JACKS USED AS TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORTS AND FELL, STRIKING THE VICTIM ON THE SHOULDER AND BACK AND LANDING ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

June 21, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
S A B Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEN TWO JACKS STRIKING THE PINNER HELPER ON SHOULD AND BACK RESULTING IN FRACTURED COLLAR BONE

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