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October 13, 1986 MO · Coal welder (shop) OTHER

Nemo Coal Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING ACROSS THE WELDING SHOP AND STEPPED OVER A DRAG CHAIN FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

March 5, 1986 MO · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER

Nemo Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TA5ING CABLE OUT OF RABBIT BOX. WIND BLEW LID OF RABBIT BOX, HITTING IN HEAD.

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