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April 1, 1989 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Clinch Valley Limestone Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED DROPPED A METAL BAR AND IT STRUCK THE ARCH OF FOOT BEHIND HARD TOE AREA.HE COMPLAINED OF MILD DISCOMFORT AND CONTINUED TO WORK.

December 16, 1988 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clinch Valley Limestone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

RUNNING AND SLIPPE D ON SJOME ICE AND FELL ON BACK CAUSING HIMM OT HIT GROUND BREATH KNOCKED OUT AND SOME OF SORENESS OF NECK SHOULDER.

March 2, 1988 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Clinch Valley Limestone Inc · Struck by falling object

CUT ARM LOOSE FROM DOZER BODY - DOZER BODY BLOCKED UP - ARM FELL 8IN. HIT FOOT, NO VISIBLE LACERATIONS OR BRUISES.

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