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June 26, 1992 OK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Tri-C Energy Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

WHILE WALKING FROM HIS PICK UP TRUCK TO THE MINE OFFICE THE INJURED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, PASSE DOUT, THE INJURED HAD NOT EXERTED HIMSELF. DOCTORS HAVE DETERMINED IT WAS NOT HEART RELATED. BUT DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. EH ISRELEASED FOR BACK TO WORK WITH NO RESTRICTIONS.

April 10, 1992 OK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Tri-C Energy Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE RELEASING PRESSURE ON A LOADER THAT WAS HEATING UP, THE INJURED KICKED THE RADIATOR CAP OFF AND HOT WATER SPRAYED ON HIS LEGS, BURNING THEM.

May 10, 1989 OK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-C Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A CONTRACT MECHNIC WAS REMOVING A BRAKE ASSEBMLY WHEN IT SUDDENLY SLIPPED, MASHING HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE ASSEMBLY AND A SUPPORT BRACKET. HE BROKE ONE FINGER AND REQUIRED STITCHES IN THE OTH ER FINGER.

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