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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 1, 1984 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY

Barbour Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE DISCHARGE HOSE ON A PLUGGED 6" WATER PUMP BROKE LOOSE SPRAYING THE INJURED INDIVIDUAL WITH HOT WATER RESULTING IN BURNS OF HIS CHEST, SHOULDER, AND ARM. ACCORDING TO THE TELEPHONED REPORT FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM, THESE BURNS WERE FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE.

January 13, 1983 WV · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY

Barbour Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRADING ROAD

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