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1983–2026
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May 31, 1985 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
West Virginia Rebel Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS WORKING ON A PULL TRUCK & GOT ON HIS HANS & KNEES TO CRAW UNDER IT HE PUT HIS LEFT KNEE ON A ROCK AND BRUISED IT

September 7, 1983 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
West Virginia Rebel Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE GOT OUT OF HIS TRUCK AT THE STOCKPILE & SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL & TWISTED HIS KNEE. HE WAS WALKING AROUND THE TRUCK.

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