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2000–2026
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August 26, 2008 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Muddy Creek Mountain Stone Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driving haul truck. Not using mirrors to back up.

July 23, 2007 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Muddy Creek Mountain Stone Inc · Flash burns (welding)

He was watching the welder. He was told by the welder and two other employes not to watch it.

November 7, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Muddy Creek Mountain Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATING CLIMBING OFF EXCAVATOR TO TALK TO THE OWNER, CAUGHT HIS GLOVED HAND ON A BRACKET, CUT LITTLE FINGER.

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