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October 15, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
D & S Leasing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHEER PIN BROKE IN FEEDER, EMPLOYEE WAS LINING HOLE BACK UP BY TURNING DODGE COUPLING AND FEEDER SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED ACCIDENTLY CAUSING FEEDER TO START AND RESULTING IN INJURY OF EMPLOYEE'S L EFT HAND, REQUIRING 4 STICHES FOR LOCAL CUT.

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