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January 22, 1985 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Destin Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WAAS IN PROCESS OF REPOURING A BATTERY POST A DROP OF WATER IN LEAD CAUSED EXPLOSION OF LEAD BURNING HIS FACE & GOT FRAGMENT IN LEFT EYE

October 20, 1984 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Destin Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

I.NAME WAS USING A HOIST AND JACK STAND TO LIFT A TRANSMISSION FROM A CAT 988 LOADER THE JACK FELL OVER AND THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OFF OF THE HOIST THE TRANSMISSION STRUCK I.NAMES LEFT FOOT

July 31, 1984 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Destin Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

I.NAME WAS INSTALLING A BEARING ON A FINAL DRIVE FOR A BULLDOZER, HE WAS USING A HAMMER TO POUND THE BEARING INTO PLACE. A PIECE OF THE BEARING CHIPPED OFF AND HIT HIM IN THE CHEST

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