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September 24, 1988 VA · Coal superintendent MACHINERY
Graceco Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STANDING IN NO. 3 ENTRY WHEN PINNER STARTED MOVING PULLING THE CABLE DOWN THAT WAS TIED TO THE ROOF. THE CABLE HIT INJURED IN THE FACE CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

August 4, 1988 VA · Coal MACHINERY
Graceco Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

GRINDING BITS HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON BUT NOT THE TYPE THAT COVERS THE SIDE OF THE EYE.

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