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Years on record
1983–2026
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January 7, 1985 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck against a moving object

OILER DRIVING GREASE TRUCK STEERING WHEEL KICKED CAUSING VICTIM TO CUT INSIDE OF THUMB ON TURN SIGNAL THE CLUTCH HAD GONE BAD AND VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTI NG TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP THE CLUTCH HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED

June 20, 1983 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE PIN IN LOADER BUCKET WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF CAB REACHED FOR CONTROLLS CAUSING BUCKET TO DROP AND CATCH HIS TWO FINGERS IN BUCKET ARMS

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