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1983–2026
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May 21, 1984 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Old Mc Donald Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING ACROSS SECTION HE PLACED RIGHT HAND ON BOTTOM CAUSING DISLOCATION OF RIGHT THUMB. STRAINED & TORN LIGAMENTS

May 18, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Old Mc Donald Coal Company · Rubbed or abraded

WHILE CRAWLING ON HIS KNEES ACROSS SECTION HIS LEFT KNEE BECAME VERY SORE, ALMOST TO A POINT THAT HE COULDNT SET IT ON BOTTOM

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