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February 12, 1987 KY · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wachob Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING 2NE END OF A 10' PIPE UNDER BELT SO BELT STRUCTURE COULD BE INSTALLED

February 21, 1986 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wachob Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

SCOOP OPERATOR 3.NAME CLEANING HALLWAY WHERE BELT WAS REMOVED.PIECE OF 2'' PLASTICWATER LINE LAYING AGAINST LEFT RIB.I.NAME HAD WATER LINE IN BUCKET.WHEN END OF WATER LINE CAUGHT IN SOME ... I .NAME ALREADY R9MOVED FROM HALLWAY.END IN BUCKET FLEW UP AND STRUCK I.NAME IN RIGHT EAR CUTTING TOP OF EAR 1/2''-3/4'' CUT.

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