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May 1, 1990 OH · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cravat Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS ON BED OF A CRANE TRUCK LOADING A BACKHOE BUCKET WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

March 23, 1988 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Cravat Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EMPL WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON VIBRATOR FRAME WHEN PIECE OF METAL FLEW INTO RIGHT EYE.

January 15, 1988 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cravat Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING 5 1AL CAN OF FUEL INTO TRUCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN.

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