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May 1, 1984 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE

Nelson Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PIECE OF ROCK CAME OFF SCOOP DIPPER AND THE BELT CAUGHT IT AND PITCHED IT TO SIDE CATCHING THE MANS FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND TAIL PIECE

March 14, 1984 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE

Nelson Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WORKING ON THE TAIL PIECE & A LUMP OF COAL FELL OFF THE SCOOP DIPPER & HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT THUMB. HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSP. & IT WAS INLY A BRUISE.

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