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February 25, 1987 IN · Coal MACHINERY
Green Ridge Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MO5ING A BOX OUT OF THE WAY ON THE BACK OF THE PARTS TRUCK, WHILE RIPPER SHANK WAS BEING MOVED ONTO THE TRUCK. THE CHAIN SLIPPED OFF THE RIPPER SHANK AND HIT HIM N THE BACK.

December 4, 1985 IN · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Green Ridge Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL USING CHAI3 HOIST TO HOLD UP BAIL OFF SCRAPER.EMPL WELDING ON BAIL THE WEIGHT OF THE BAIL CAUSED IT TO SLIP AND LANDED ON EMPL LEFT FOOT.EMPL DIAGNOSED WITH LEFT BIG TOE BROKE AND SWELLIN

July 2, 1985 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Green Ridge Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL DRILLING BOLT OUT ON 637 SCRAPER AND PIECE OF STEEL FLEW UP AND HIT EMPL IN LEFT EYE.

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