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1983–2026
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December 28, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Goals Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE was working at the Goals mine location cutting brush when a stick struck EE in the eye. EE claims EE was wearing a hard hat with face shield. EE's supervisor transported EE to Beckley General hospital in company vehicle. Beckley General transported EE to Ruby Memorial hospital via ambulance.

September 27, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Goals Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using an electric drill and the handle slipped causing the employee to cut his hand on the drill bit. Causing the employee to receive 5 sutures in his hand.

February 24, 1999 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Goals Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE PUSHING CLEAN COLE AND REFUSE HE BECAME ILL, IN THAT HIS FACE BURNS, CHEST FEELS HEAVY AND THROAT BECOMES SORE. SAYS SYMPTOMS HAVE BEEN PREVALENT ABOUT 3 WEEKS. RKERS COMP FORM INDICATED ILLNESS WAS ATTRIBUTEDTO OCCUPATIONAL FUME EXPOSURE.

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