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1983–2026
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October 28, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoke Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CHANGING B5ADES IN UTILITY KNIFE WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING MIDDLE FINGER OF EMPL RIGHT HAND.

July 7, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoke Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKING UP 5 G5L CAN OF UB GREASE & STRAINED BACK.

March 30, 1983 KY · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Hoke Company Inc · Struck by falling object

CABLE GUIDE ON MAST OF HIGHWALL DRILL CAME LOOSE FALLING TO GROUND & STRUCK 2 MEN ON SHOULDER & HEAD.

March 30, 1983 KY · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Hoke Company Inc · Struck by falling object

CABLE GUIDE ON MAST OF HIGHWALL DRILL CAME LOOSE FALLING TO GROUND & STRUCK 2 MEN ON SHOULDER & HEAD.

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