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1983–2026
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August 30, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Leckie Smokeless Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL HAD ONGOING PROBLEM WITH KNEE. HE HAD OUTPATIENT SURGERY ON 9/16/91.

February 28, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Leckie Smokeless Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE USING A WELDING SHIELD AN EMPLOYEE GOT METAL IN HIS EYE DURING WELDING.

January 24, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Leckie Smokeless Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING ROOFBOLTER,ROCK FELL FROM ROOF CATCHING EMPL HAND BETWEEN ROCK AND MACHINE.E

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