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273,095
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2000–2026
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January 30, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Windsor Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE BEGINNING TO INSTALL A BOLT, HE HAD HIS LEFT HAND ON TOP OF THE BOLTER. AS HE REACHED FOR THE CONTROLS A PIECE OF STONE FELL STRIKING THE MIDDLE AND RING FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

January 26, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Windsor Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING PIN IN LEFT WING JACK 13 MINER. EMPLOYEE HAD A HEADER BOARD UNDER JACK TO ASSIST IN ALIGING JACK AND HAD A BOLT WRENCH IN FRAME OF SHOVEL AND THROUGH EYE OF JACK. HE HAD COWORKERS MOVE JACK HYDRAULICALLY TO ALIGN HOLE UP. IN THEPROCESS HIS FINGERS GOT CAUGHT IN THE JACK CAUSING LACERATION AND A FRACTURE.

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