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September 12, 1991 TN · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator MACHINERY

Higgins Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATING LOADER ON 001 SECTION WHEN ROCK FELL IN THE FACE AND STARTLED I.NAME AND DURING REFLEX ACTIONS FRACTURED HIS RIB.

June 7, 1991 TN · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY

Higgins Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING THE PINNER MAN WHEN A SMALL ROCK APPROX. 1LB FELL AND HIT HIS HAND ON THE BONE BEHIND THE FIRST KNUCKLE WHILE HIS HAND WAS STATIONARY.

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