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August 12, 1988 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY

Appalachian Permit Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE CUT A METAL PATCH FROM A CHUTE TO THE 98: REFUSE DRYER IT FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE FOOT

July 22, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Appalachian Permit Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS TIGHTEN3NG A BOLT WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH UPON TIGHTENING THE BOLT HE GOT HIS LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE HEAD OF BOLT AND THE VICTAULIC COUPLING

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