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1983–2026
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July 7, 1994 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
Christian Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WSA OPERATING 245 BACKHOE & GOT OUT TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD & COAL DUST BLEW IN HIS EYE

December 28, 1988 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger OTHER
Christian Coal Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME CLIMBING ON BOOM OF DRAGLINE TO CHECK & REPAIR IT.BENT DOWN TO EXAMINE BOOM FELT BURNING PAIN.PAIN & SWELLING INCREASED OVER PERIOD OF TIME.WENT TO DR 1-6-89 DIAG. RUPTURED BLOOD VESSEL & RECOMMENDED TIME OFF WORK 3 DAYS.

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