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1983–2026
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February 9, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sand-Ridge Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS IN THE P9OCESS OF MOUNTING A 65X40X39 BEADLESS TRACK TIRE, CHAIN SLIPPED AND TIRE MOVED PINNING HIM BETWEEN SERVICE TRUCK AND TIRE. WAS ON SERVICE CALL AT SAND RIDGE COAL CO. ONE BROKEN SHOULDER AND O3E DISLOCATED SHOULDER, ALSO 10 STITCHES TO HEAD. OPERATED ON FOR SHOULDERS AT '.C. FRICK HOSPITAL, MT. PLEASANT,PA ON 2-10-88. HE IS STILL IN HOSPITAL AT THIS TIME.

May 11, 1984 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dean Fuels Inc · Struck against a moving object

HIT CHUCK HOLE IN PAVEMENT -BACK INJURY.

March 12, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dean Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLTER OPERATOR DROPPED CANOPY ON RIGHT ANKLE.

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