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1983–2026
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October 13, 1988 IN · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING THE HYD. SHOVEL THE HOIST LOCK ON UP POSITION AND DIRT FELL ON WINDSHIELD BREAKING IT AND THE GLASS FROM WINDSHIELD CAUSED TWO LACERATIONS ON THE OPERATORS R. HAN D.

August 6, 1986 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey MACHINERY
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PLUG A3DRILL STEEL. WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO UNPLUG THE STEEL WITH A ROD. THE DIRT IN THE STEEL CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM ON THE LEGS BRUISING THEM.

March 27, 1985 IN · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Struck by flying object

HAD BEEN CUTTING METAL BUMPER GUARD OFF A STORAGE TRAILERS.EMPLOYEE THEN TRIED TO PULL GUARD OFF AND METAL FRAGMENT BECAME INBEDDED IN LEFT EYE.EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM AT HOSPITAL AND METAL WAS REMOVED BY ATTENDING DOCTORS.

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