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August 9, 1989 TN · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nationwide Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRAGLINE OPERATOR CUT HIS LEFT HAND ON DRAG CABLE WHILE CHANGING CABLES ON DRAGLINE BUCKET.

February 23, 1989 TN · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nationwide Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

STELLED OUT OF WATCHMAN S BUS AND SLIPPED ON ICE FALLING DIRECTLY ON HIS BOTTOM WHICH HURT HIS BACK. IT HAD SNOWED ABOUT 6 INCHES.

March 18, 1988 TN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nationwide Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLED STOMACH MUSCLE WHILE PUTTING NEW CABLE ON 88B SHOVEL.

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